DLTK's Songs for Children
If You Should Meet an Elephant

There's a verse for each of the four seasons.

Welcome to the "If You Should Meet an Elephant" section!

Delight your young learners with this charming children's song, complete with engaging printables, lyrics, and crafts. Perfect for fostering creativity and fine motor skills, these resources allow children to sing along with the catchy tune, add their own colorful touches to the printables, and create fun crafts that bring the song to life.

Printables to go with the Song:

Crocodile coloring pages
spring verse

Elephant Coloring Pages
summer verse

Skunk Coloring Pages
autumn verse

Polar Bear Coloring Pages
winter verse

Crafts to go with the Song:

Crocodile Crafts
spring verse

Elephant Crafts
summer verse

Skunk Crafts
autumn verse

Polar Bear Crafts
winter verse

The History of "If You Should Meet an Elephant"

"If You Should Meet an Elephant" is a charming children's song that engages young audiences with its playful verses and memorable melody. The song features verses for each of the four seasons, each describing a different animal and what one might do or say upon meeting them. This structure not only entertains but also educates children about different animals and seasons.

The origins of "If You Should Meet an Elephant" are not precisely documented, but it is a traditional nursery rhyme that has been passed down through oral tradition and adapted in various forms over the years. The song has been widely used in educational settings to foster creativity, language development, and fine motor skills through singing, dancing, and crafting activities related to the song's themes.

One notable adaptation of the song has been modernized by Ashley Kauffman, with illustrations by Bonnie Tweedy Shaw, bringing this classic rhyme to a new generation of children through engaging visuals and storytelling.

Links to the Seasonal Craft Sections:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter