“Elf on the Shelf” is a delightful holiday tradition where a scout elf is sent by Santa to watch over children and report back on their behavior. Remember to consider children’s ages and interests when organizing Elf on the Shelf activities, and have fun making the holiday season even more magical with these creative ideas!
- Countdown to Christmas: Have the elf hold up a small chalkboard or sign that shows the number of days left until Christmas.
- Elf on the Swing: Hang the elf from a ribbon or string, making it look like they are swinging from a chandelier or curtain rod.
- Elf Movie Night: Set up a little movie night scene with popcorn, small movie tickets, and a small screen so the elf can enjoy a holiday movie.
- Elf Snow Angels: Place the elf on a countertop or table surrounded by sugar, creating “snow angels” with a small spoon or fork.
- Elf’s Marshmallow Hot Tub: Fill a small bowl with mini marshmallows and place the elf inside, making it look like a cozy hot tub.
- Elf’s Zip Line Adventure: Attach a string from one end of the room to the other and ride the elf on a toy zip line.
- Elf Decorating Fun: Provide small crafting tools and let the elf “decorate” a small dollhouse or make small ornaments.
- Elf Wrapping Gifts: Have the elf wrap small gifts or toys using small wrapping paper and ribbons.
- Elf Cookie Baking: Arrange small items and baking ingredients, and pretend the elf is baking small cookies in a toy oven.
- Elf’s Candy Store: Set up a small candy store with an elf behind the counter, serving candy to other toys or dolls.
- Elf’s Letter to Santa: Prop the elf with a small pen and paper, write a letter to Santa about the children’s good behavior.
- Elf Balloon Ride: Inflate a balloon and tie a string around the elf’s waist, creating a makeshift hot air balloon.
- Elf Snowball Fight: Arrange mini marshmallows or cotton balls around the elf to make it look like they are having a snowball fight.
- Elf Ball Pit: Make a ball pit by filling a bowl with chocolate balls.
- Elf as Santa’s Helper: Dress up the elf in a mini Santa outfit and help them another toy as “Santa.”
- Elf on a Candy Cane Sled: Use candy canes as sled runners and position the elf riding a small toy sled.
- Elf Fishing Adventure: Set up a mini fishing rod and place the elf in a bowl of water for small toy fish.
- Elf’s Yoga Class: Arrange the elf in various yoga poses, perhaps using mini yoga props for added effect.
- Elf Gift Wrapping Station: Set up a mini gift wrapping station with an elf wrapping small gifts for toys.
- Elf Snowman Building: Arrange marshmallows or cotton balls into a snowman shape, and have the elf pretend to build the snowman.
The poor snowman marshmallow is grated and baby marshmallows pop out from the bottom
