Get ready for a fun elephant-themed game that children will love! Pin the Tail on the Elephant is a playful twist on the classic party game and is perfect for classrooms, animal units, parties, or simply having some silly fun together.
Children colour the elephant and the tail before taking turns to close their eyes and try to pin the tail in the correct place. It’s a great way to encourage turn-taking, listening, following instructions, and lots of laughter!
Simple to Prepare
Simply print the activity, colour the elephant and tail, cut out the tail, and you’re ready to play. For extra durability, print on cardstock or laminate the pieces before using them.
Make It BIG!
Teachers can also print the activity in a larger size! If you have access to a large-format printer, poster printer, or school printing service, enlarge the elephant so that it becomes a big classroom game.
A larger version is especially useful when playing with a whole class, as everyone can clearly see the elephant and take turns adding the tail. You could even stick the elephant onto a large piece of cardboard for a sturdy, reusable classroom game.
Great for:
• Animal and elephant units
• Zoo or safari themes
• Classroom parties
• Early years classrooms
• ESL/EFL speaking activities
• Turn-taking and listening practice
• Indoor play and rainy-day activities
A simple printable that can become a BIG classroom game!

Credits & Copyright
© 2026 Sonyja Murphy. All rights reserved.
This educational resource was created by Sonyja Murphy.
Illustrations in this resource were created with the assistance of AI (ChatGPT by OpenAI) and have been edited and arranged as part of this original educational work.