“Elephant” explained in 4 pictures
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Children understand that elephants are animals with large bodies, long trunks, and big ears, what they eat, and how they live
💬 What kind of animal is an elephant?
Elephants are very big animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Their legs are thick and support their bodies well.
🤔 Which part of the elephant’s body looks the longest?
💬 What does the long trunk do?
An elephant’s trunk is very long. It can use its trunk to pick up grass and leaves. It can also suck up water and bring it to its mouth.
🤔 If you could pick things up with your nose, what would you like to pick up?
💬 What do elephants eat?
Elephants eat grass and leaves. They may also eat tree branches and nuts. Because their bodies are big, they eat a lot.
🤔 Are the things the elephant is eating animals or plants?
💬 Elephants live with their group
Elephants often live together with their group. Baby elephants walk near the adult elephants. They all move slowly together.
🤔 Which elephants is the baby elephant staying close to?