Curriculum: Elmer the Elephant

Description

Curriculum: Elmer the Elephant – Product Description

Elmer the Elephant is a vibrant speech, drama, and character development curriculum designed to help children build confidence, embrace individuality, and express themselves boldly through storytelling and performance.

This curriculum consists of 12 carefully structured lessons, guiding children from basic self-expression to confident performance and identity awareness.

Designed for toddlers to 8 years old, the program supports younger children in discovering their voice, while helping older children develop confidence, creativity, and a strong sense of self.

What Children Will Experience

Inspired by the colourful and unique world of Elmer, children learn that being different is something to be celebrated.

Across the 12 lessons, children will:

• Explore the idea of individuality and uniqueness
• Participate in role-play and character-based storytelling
• Express themselves through voice, movement, and imagination
• Create and develop their own characters
• Engage in group storytelling and collaborative drama
• Build confidence in sharing ideas and performing
• Present their learning through a final “Being Me” Performance Showcase

What’s Included in the Curriculum

Each curriculum includes:

• 12 structured lesson plans (progressive and age-adaptable)
• Clear objectives focused on confidence and self-expression
• Step-by-step drama activities and exercises
• Character creation and storytelling frameworks
• Role-play and improvisation activities
• Group and individual performance opportunities
• Teacher guidance and facilitation notes

Books, Stories & Resource Inspirations

This curriculum draws inspiration from:

• Elmer the Elephant stories by David McKee

These are used as supporting inspiration to reinforce themes of individuality, diversity, and confidence.

Key Skills & Benefits

This curriculum develops essential personal and creative skills:

Confidence & Identity

• Builds strong self-confidence and self-awareness
• Encourages children to embrace their uniqueness
• Develops a positive sense of identity

Creative Expression

• Enhances storytelling and imagination
• Encourages originality and creative thinking
• Builds confidence in sharing ideas

Communication Skills

• Strengthens verbal expression and clarity
• Builds confidence in speaking and presenting
• Develops expressive voice and body language

Social & Emotional Development

• Encourages acceptance of others
• Builds empathy and understanding
• Promotes inclusive thinking and behaviour

Why This Theme Matters

Every child needs to know:
👉 “I am enough”
👉 “I am unique”
👉 “I can express myself”

This curriculum helps children build confidence from within, which carries into every aspect of their lives.

 

Complimentary Music Included

Each curriculum comes with:

• 1 Hello Song
• 2 Warm-Up & Game Songs
• 1 Curriculum-Themed Song

 

Special Offer

Purchase any 3 curricula and receive:

2 Hello Songs

3 Warm-Up & Game Songs

3 Themed Songs

2 Goodbye Songs

(All songs are original compositions. Some overlap may occur.)

Disclaimer & Terms of Use

At Stage for Kids Global, we are committed to delivering authentic, experience-driven curricula developed through real teaching practice over decades. Please read the following carefully before purchase and use:

Intellectual Property & Source Materials

Unless otherwise explicitly stated, all characters, books, movies, and other referenced materials within these curricula do not belong to Stage for Kids Global.

These elements are used strictly as inspirational and supplementary resources to support the design and development of lessons, with the sole purpose of achieving specific learning goals and educational outcomes.

Authenticity of Curriculum Materials

You will be receiving these curricula in their original and authentic condition. All materials were created and developed over a span of two decades by Stage for Kids Global Founder and Curriculum Developer, Teacher Emil Antoan. As such:

• Minor human errors may be present
• Formats, styles, and structures may vary from one curriculum to another
• These materials have not been edited, refined, or enhanced using AI tools, guaranteed.

This is intentional. We believe in preserving the integrity, originality, and real classroom-tested nature of every curriculum.

Usage Rights & Restrictions

Upon purchase, you will receive access to the curriculum in editable Word document format, allowing you the flexibility to adapt and customise the content to suit your specific needs. However:

• These materials are for your own use only (school, organisation, or home use)
• You are not permitted to repackage, redistribute, or resell these curricula in any form

If you are interested in obtaining a resale or distribution license, please contact us directly. We offer dedicated licensing packages for approved partners. shine@stageforkids.com

Complimentary Songs Usage

All complimentary songs included with the curricula are provided for your own use only. These songs are:

• Not to be resold, redistributed, or repackaged
• Intended solely to enhance your teaching and learning experience

By purchasing and using these materials, you acknowledge and agree to the above terms.