Free Printable Uppercase Letter E Craft Template

Letter E for Elephant Craft

I often pretend to be an old granny who has lost her hearing when I teach the sound that short e makes! “Ehhh? Wadya say? I can’t hear you, dearie!” Young learners think this is hilarious, but more importantly, it can help the sound stick. This cute elephant craft will do the same! It gives children an anchor point in their brains to draw on when they encounter letter e. Since you’re likely teaching ALL the letters of the alphabet throughout the school year, check out our A-Z Alphabet Worksheets Convenience Bundle.

When you teach the letters of the alphabet it requires lots of time, activities, and patience! While some kids will pick up on letters and sounds quite quickly, others will need repetition. Varied repetition! Kids don’t want to see the same activities over and over. When you can keep learning fresh for preschoolers, it feels more like playing than learning and they will soon know all of their letters with automaticity.

Materials You Will Need for the Uppercase Letter E Craft:

• Printer
• Paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Crayons (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Uppercase E Letter Craft

Step One:

Print the template page on printer paper. Choose the colored version or black-and-white.

Teacher Tip: Substitute cardstock or construction paper if desired.

Step Two:

Cut each piece of the template out.

Teacher Tip: If students are coloring, I would have them color first, then cut.

Step Three:

Using a glue stick and step-by-step guidance, piece the elephant together by gluing the eyes, trunk, ear, and tail pieces to the uppercase E.

Teacher Tip: One thing to point out to students here is that the eyes are going on TOP of the E, while the ear, trunk, and tail look best when glued BEHIND the letter E!

Yay! You did it. What now?

Once this alphabet craft is complete, your options are nearly limitless! I personally like to make a craft for each and every letter of the alphabet, glue them onto cardstock and bind them into an alphabet book! Too much long-term commitment for you? No problem, send them home or decorate the room!

Ways to Modify the Craft

Learning is never one-size-fits all. While some of your kids will easily craft their elephant in no time, others will need more guidance. Here are some ideas to make the project accessible for all:

• Provide Pre-Cut Pieces: Offer pre-cut letter E and elephant parts for children who have difficulty with scissors to ensure they can still participate and enjoy the craft.
• Use Adaptive Tools: Supply adaptive scissors with easy-grip handles or loop scissors for children with fine motor challenges to help them cut more effectively.
• Offer Visual and Step-by-Step Instructions: Provide clear visual aids and break down the instructions into simple, manageable steps to guide children through the crafting process.
• Allow for Creative Freedom: Encourage children to use different materials like stickers, textured paper, or stamps for decorating, giving them options that cater to their individual strengths and preferences.

Here are some more of our favorite hands-on alphabet activities:

• Uppercase Letter Alphabet Posters
• Food Themed Alphabet Tracing Mats
• Printable Alphabet Matching Game

Benefits of Making the Letter E Elephant Craft

When we pair crafting with content area, the results are amazing! Because children are using multiple sense to create their elephant, it impact them in great ways! Here are some of the benefits you can expect by implementing this adorable elephant into your lesson plans:

1. Letter Recognition: Reinforces the shape and sound of the letter E, helping children identify it in various contexts.
2. Fine Motor Skills: Improves dexterity and hand-eye coordination through cutting, coloring, and gluing activities.
3. Creativity and Imagination: Encourages artistic expression as children transform the letter E into an elephant.
4. Phonemic Awareness: Links the letter E with the word “elephant,” aiding in the understanding of letter-sound relationships.
5. Enhances Listening: Teaches children to follow a sequence of steps, enhancing their ability to complete tasks and follow directions.
6. Confidence Building: Provides a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-esteem as children successfully create and personalize their craft.

Best Way to Implement the Letter E Craft in the Classroom

You can make the Letter E craft as a whole-class activity, walking the students through it step-by-step. Or, you can pull small groups of kids to be able to provide more one-on-one guidance. Alternatively, you can show an example and challenge children to create it independently!

How do you make the Letter E elephant? It’s easy! You just need a printer, scissors, and a glue stick. Yes, that’s it!

I also included a black-and-white version if you want kids to color their own elephants. It’s totally up to you! There are lots of ways to adapt the craft to suit your preferences as a teacher.

More Ways to Explore the Letter E

Now that the elephant is complete, I know you’re looking for more ways for kids to explore the letter E! We certainly don’t want anyone thinking that elephant is the only word that begins with E! Try our Alphabet Beginning Sounds Sorting Cards to learn what else makes that “Ehhhh?” sound!

Frequently Asked Questions

These are frequently asked questions about making our Letter E elephant craft.

Color (maybe), cut, glue, done! Nice job! Let us know what you thought of this engaging craft to help little learners shine!

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