If you’re looking for ways to get your young readers excited about books, look no further than the “Elephant and Piggie” book series by Mo Willems. This popular series follows the adventures of two best friends, Elephant and Piggie, as they navigate the ups and downs of life with humor, heart, and plenty of silliness.
To help you get the most out of this wonderful series, we’ve compiled a list of the best 2023 activities based on the books. These activities range from coloring pages and drawing prompts to writing activities and games, and are designed to get your students thinking, creating, and engaging with the world of Elephant and Piggie.
One of the great things about the “Elephant and Piggie” series is its ability to appeal to a wide range of ages and reading levels. Whether you have emerging readers who are just starting to sound out words, or more advanced readers who are ready to tackle more complex themes, there’s something in this series for everyone.
Incorporating these activities into your summer reading plans or classroom curriculum is a great way to help your students develop their reading comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking abilities. Plus, many of these activities are available for purchase on Teachers Pay Teachers, making it easy and convenient to bring the fun of “Elephant and Piggie” into your classroom.
So why not join Elephant and Piggie on their adventures and discover all the ways you can engage with these beloved characters? Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or young reader, there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be found in the world of “Elephant and Piggie”. Below you’ll find my recommendations:
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#1 “Elephant & Piggie” Theme – Mask 4 Pack
Have fun with this easy and fun literacy extension craft activity! Based on the “Elephant & Piggie” book series by Mo Willems. Great for reader’s theater exercises.
source: Cheeky Cherubs
#2 “Elephant & Piggie” Theme – Mask 4 Pack
These highly engaging Mo Willems – author of “an Elephant & Piggie books” themed activities are sure to be a hit with your young learners.
source: Cheeky Cherubs
#3 Elephant And Piggie STEM Novel Study Bundle!
Check out the links below for descriptions of each of the STEM Novel Study packs included in this 10-book bundle. They are also available individually. Purchase the whole bundle to get a HUGE discount. Enjoy!
source: Educrafters
#4 Elephant and Piggie Book Companion BUNDLE for Distance Learning
Let’s Go for a Drive by Mo Willems (45 pages). This is a set of materials to use along with the book Let’s Go for a Drive by Mo Willems! Use it yourself, or print it all off and leave it for a substitute!
source: moonlight crafter by Bridget
#5 Back to School Class Book
Do your students LOVE ‘Elephant and Piggie’ books? Do you want to make a fun ‘getting to know you’ class book that your students will want to read over and over all year?! Look no more – you’ve found just that in this Famous Friends Back to School Class Book.
source: Jennifer Drake
#6 Mo Willems Elephant & Piggie Coloring Book & Fun Activities for Early Readers
Your young learners are sure to fall in love with these coloring books featuring Mo Willems’ most loved characters, Elephant and Piggie. Your students will love coloring Elephant and Piggie characters and reading about them.
source: Aurora Education
#7 Should We Share Our Ice Cream? A Class Book
This FREEBIE is for you to create a class book based in the adorable Elephant and Piggie book titled “Should I Share My Ice Cream?” by Mo Willems. Students will draw a picture of something and complete the sentence “Should I share my ________?” The last page says “YES! We should share because that is what friends do!” Perfect for the beginning of the year when you are creating your classroom climate.
source: Teaching Resource Resort
#8 Election Freebie – Favorite Book Character Voting Pack
If you are looking for a fun way to introduce key election concepts and vocabulary to your primary grade students and host a non-controversial vote in your classroom, then this activity pack is just right!
source: Jennifer Reynolds-Stories and Songs in Second
#9 Mo Willems and Friends
The best part of Mo Willems’ books are the joy and fun that he brings to reading … something that is so important as we develop our students as “Reading Lovers”! Here is a little FREEBIE to help you celebrate this amazing author.
source: Mrs. Hope’s Class
#10 Mo Willems Freebie Elephant and Piggie Lesson Plan
If your students love Mo Willems this Sample of the 5 Day Lesson Plans focusing on Elephant, Piggie, and Pigeon will be a great hit. In this 60 – 90 minute writing, integrated lesson plan practice identifying complete sentences and focus on the authors’ craft.
source: Little Rosebuds
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