Welcome to Elmo’s world, where curiosity is everywhere! Today, Elmo is super excited to learn about elephants. These amazing animals are the biggest ones on land and have lots of interesting things about them!
Elephants are huge! Even baby elephants are big. They have big floppy ears that help them stay cool, like fans on a hot day.
Elephants have long trunks that are like super tools! Here’s what they can do:
Elephants love to eat plants! They munch on grass, leaves, and fruits. They drink lots of water too, visiting water places many times a day.
Elmo invites you to play a fun game where you help feed an elephant. Remember, elephants eat plants, not pizza! This game teaches us what elephants like to eat.
Elmo’s friend, Ms. Noodle, pretends to be an elephant. She shows us how elephants trumpet and use their trunks and ears. Pretending helps us learn and remember better!
Elmo loves learning and wants you to do a “happy dance” to celebrate! Dancing makes learning fun and helps us remember what we learn.
Elmo’s adventure with elephants shows us how amazing nature is. With fun facts, games, and pretending, we can learn a lot about animals. As Elmo says, “Keep learning!” There’s always something new to discover, and it’s always worth celebrating!
Elephant Ears Experiment: Let’s explore how elephant ears help them stay cool! On a warm day, take two pieces of paper and wave them like elephant ears. Feel the breeze on your face. Discuss with your friends or family how this might help elephants in the wild. Can you think of other animals that use their body parts to stay cool?
Trunk Challenge: Use a straw to mimic an elephant’s trunk. Try picking up small objects like pieces of paper or cotton balls using only the straw. How does it feel to use a “trunk”? Talk about how elephants use their trunks for different tasks. Can you think of other animals with special body parts that help them do amazing things?
Elephant Diet Detective: Go on a nature walk and look for plants, leaves, and fruits that elephants might eat. Collect some samples (with permission) and create a mini “elephant feast” display. Share what you found with your class or family. Discuss why elephants need to eat so much and how they find their food in the wild.
