Elliot the Elephant 🐘

As you know, I am teaching kids, aged 3-11. I sing songs and act out different kind of animals almost every day. I have been thinking of buying a teddy to help drawing students' attention and use it as an example in the class. Therefore, when I went out with my Léon girls, I had always kept an eye on the display window to see if there's any cute one. 

Last weekend, a rainy day as usual, we walked pass a shop where a lot of toys and dolls were displayed. Of course we went in, looking for a teddy. My companion acted out the feelings and sounds/voice of different teddies and tried to persuade me to buy them. However, instead of getting a teddy, I laid eyes on the only elephant in the shop. "Oh now you want an elephant! 🌚" said the naked teddy.  I am never an elephant lover, let along buying an elephant toy. Nevertheless, I bought it. We gave him a British name, Elliot (btw I am going to give him a Scottish surname, any suggestions are welcome). 

Anyway, I brought him to school today and the kids loved it! He made a lot of new friends (only with the good students), however, unfortunately he can't remember their names (just like me 🤷‍♀️). He received a sticker from a teacher as well. I think Elliot enjoys his time at school! 

- Ming Sum & Elliot 



 

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  1. SophiaOctober 24, 2022 at 9:41 AM

    Elliot Erasmus , in memory of our patron?

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    1. Ming SumOctober 24, 2022 at 12:17 PM

      We were thinking more about the song/book "Elliot the elephant"🐘😅

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  2. ShanOctober 24, 2022 at 11:14 AM

    Proud Godmother here! :) xx

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  3. Mitchell October 26, 2022 at 1:58 PM

    Love Elliot!!! Scottish surnames suggestions: MacDonald, Robertson, Campbell, Duncan, MacGregor... The list goes on !!

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    1. Ming SumOctober 26, 2022 at 2:04 PM

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    2. Ming SumOctober 26, 2022 at 2:05 PM

      Great, thanks! I was actually waiting for your suggestions. Haha~ or Fraser, Gordon, MacKenzie....

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