The Mom I Want to Be

Elephant Appreciation Day is today. Show us how much you care about elephants. This is a big, elephant sized day. We feel it should be celebrated in a big way.

Elephant Appreciation Day was declared to celebrate the Elephant because…

 

is the largest land mammal of our era,

is unique among mammals for its trunk,

is the most noble of beasts on earth,

is most undeservedly threatened with extinction,

has been man’s benefactor in numerous ways throughout history,

is entertaining and amusing,

is gentle and friendly,

contributes to ecosystem development and maintenance,

   

and generally deserves to be appreciated and upheld as an example of courage, strength, self-reliance, patience, persistence, and general high quality of being.

 

 

Little kids and big kids are fascinated by elephants. In a zoo, in the circus, or a wildlife special on television, elephants captivate us by their sheer size. Today is your chance to let them see that you appreciate them.  Showing your appreciation for them starts with a visit to your local zoo. They will be happy to see you. Making a donation towards their support is a great way to show your appreciation.  

 

 

Elephant Paper Plate Puppet

 

Paper Plate

Gray Paint

Gray Construction Paper

Wiggle Eyes

Craft Glue

Paint Brush

Scissors

 

Paint a paper plate gray. Let it dry.  Cut two large ear shapes out of the construction paper and glue them into place. Glue on two wiggle eyes. Let the glue dry. Finally, cut out a big circle in the center of the plate where the nose would be. To use your puppet, simply slip your arm through the hole. It will look like the elephant’s trunk!