How to Make an Elmo Room

Decorating a kid's room in an Elmo theme is one way to turn this room into a friendly environment.

Elmo refers to one of the monster puppets on Sesame Street. Elmo has red fur, a big smile and an extremely optimistic personality. This particular puppet debuted on Sesame Street in 1979, but it wasn't until 1985 that he developed his trademark giggle. If you have a child who's a big fan of this friendly creature, you can encourage that interest by decorating his room in an Elmo theme. That way it will feel like Elmo is practically there.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Elmo coloring book
• Picture of Elmo
• Copy machine
• Transparency
• Overhead projector
• Pencil
• 1-inch paintbrush
• Acrylic paint
• Elmo bedsheets and comforter
• Elmo throw pillows
• Elmo plush toys
• Red and orange curtains
• Red and orange rugs
• Elmo toys
• Goldfish
• Goldfish bowl
• Photo of Kevin Clash and Elmo
• Frame

Instructions

1. Select a picture of Elmo from the Sesame Street website or from a coloring book. Make a copy of the picture on a transparency and project the picture of Elmo on to the wall of the room. Trace the image with a pencil.

2. Paint the image onto the wall using a 1-inch paintbrush and acrylic paints. Allow it to dry overnight.

3. Place Elmo-themed bed sheets and a comforter on the bed. Add throw pillows in the shape of Elmo as well as one or two Elmo plush toys.

4. Add curtains and a rug that are in Elmo's designated colors: cherry red and orange, the colors of his fur and nose, respectively.

5. Display all your child's Elmo toys on the shelves. Add a goldfish bowl and pet orange goldfish, emulating Elmo's goldfish Dorothy.

6. Order a photograph of the puppeteer of Elmo, Kevin Clash, with Elmo next to him. Frame the photograph and hang it on the wall to give your child a sense of the history and back story behind Elmo.

References

• Elmo's Playground: Elmo's Pet Fish Mystery Revealed!
• Sesame Street: Kevin Clash
• Sesame Street: Elmo
• Family Fun Go: Wall Mural