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Easter Resurrection Garden | Easy Assemble = Big Lesson for Kids

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Pinterest

published date: March 25, 2013
modified datt: February 01,2024

resurrection garden

I am sure many of you have seen these Easter Resurrection Gardens that symbolize Christ’s burial and resurrection.  I saw it at a friend’s house last year and wanted to make sure I did it this year (since it was too late by then to start my own)!  So, that’s what we did today, the LAST day of Spring Break – phew!

resurrection garden items

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Terra Cotta Saucer – about 12″ diameter
  • Terra Cotta Pot – the smallest they have (about 4″ diameter probably)
  • Potting Soil
  • Fast Growing Grass Seed – mine pictured above said it germinates in 5 days!  Hopefully, it does – look for it at Walmart.
  • Twigs for making crosses
  • String or yarn for tying twigs – whatever colors you want.
  • Rocks for a path and one large rock to cover the tomb

What to Do:

soil in saucer

Put about 1/2 inch of soil in the bottom of the saucer, just to cover.

rocks and tomb in saucer

Place the pot on its side toward the back but leave room for Jesus’ cross.  Then place your ‘pathway’ in front.  Our rocks came from our walkway at the house.

soil on top of tomb

Start mounding soil around the tomb creating a hill that covers the top and back.  You may want a spray bottle with water nearby to squirt as you are building so the soil doesn’t slide.

final resurrection garden

Add the grass seed on top (I didn’t realize it would be blue but that’s supposed to help it grow faster!) and spray with the water to go ahead and get it growing.  Then, put the large stone in front of the tomb symbolizing Christ’s burial.  Add three crosses into the soil on the hill.  I chose to use a purple pipe cleaner that we had to secure and signify the Cross of Christ since purple is the symbol of royalty of often used on Christ’s cross.

Keep watering every day to ensure the grass will grow.  I’ve already decided that if mine doesn’t, I am plucking some from the yard and sticking it in there on Sunday!  The grass is important because it symbolizes new life.

Also on Sunday, roll away the rock to reveal the empty tomb!

Make sure to involve the kids with you on this and talk to them about each step.

I have seen this done in a large already-existing potted plant too and that looks equally as beautiful.

Let me know if you decide to do this too – you will need to start tomorrow if you are growing grass!

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The Best Adult Scavenger Hunt Ideas That You Can Print!

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by Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: May 09, 2023
modified datt: January 30,2024

Are you looking for some creative adult scavenger hunt ideas? These winning adult activities can be used for birthday parties, office parties, youth groups, team-building & more! Check out the list of forty (plus) adult scavenger hunt ideas you can print today.

funny adult scavenger hunt printables

Who says adults can’t have fun too? Having organized adult activities can create an instant connection. Adult games can be used at ice breakers, team-building activities, birthday party entertainment, and “just because” memories. One type of adult game that can easily become pulled together is a scavenger hunt.

Scavenger hunts are a came full of clues or a list of items that can be quickly collected. These items can be collected in an order using rhyming riddles and clue cards. The collected items don’t have to be picked up and alternatively, they can be photographed as photographic evidence. Lastly, they can be collected as physical objects. Scavenger hunts can be a race against the clock or against another team. They require a competitive spirit, problem-solving skills, and a bit of humor.

The benefits of scavenger hunts are the way they bring people together and improve relationships. The size of the group doesn’t necessarily matter. A bit of friendly competitive spirit can be found between a couple or between an entire team.  Scavenger hunts stimulate the brain and boost one’s mood. They create instant connection and a feeling of accomplishment.

Pull out that inner child and take a look at these creative adult treasure hunts. These adult scavenger hunt ideas include both virtual and in-person ideas.

How do you make an interesting scavenger hunt for adults?

When you are ready to hold a scavenger hunt for adults, you want to ensure it’s engaging and enjoyable. A few scavenger hunts require setup. Many scavenger hunts can be printed and instantly played. Before planning an adult scavenger hunt, consider your audience, your players, and the environment where you want the treasure hunt to take place.

how to plan a fun adult scavenger hunt

To guide you on creating an interesting hunt, follow these basic tips for hosting an adult scavenger hunt.

Step 1: Choose a Location

To being the process of hosting a scavenger hunt, choose your location. Will this be outdoors, indoors, at a venue, or at a special location? Knowing the location of your event, helps you decide what types of clues to have. Will your clues lead to a garden house or a popular store in the mall?

Step 2: Choosing a Theme for your Scavenger Hunt

Once you have the location, consider the occasion. If this is for a special occasion, it might easily establish your scavenger hunt theme. For example a baby shower or birthday party. However, if you have no special occasion or holiday, then you open the possibility of treasure hunt themes – let’s go camping, lake life, red, white, and blue, or even mall madness. Get creative. Your location can help you.

Step 3: Choose your Type of Scavenger Hunt

Once you understand your scavenger hunt location and theme, it’s time to plan the type of scavenger hunt you want. There are two main styles – a scavenger hunt checklist and scavenger hunt clue cards.

When finding items, you can use both physical and virtual items. Virtual items mean one can pick up a smartphone and quickly find something they need on Google. Virutal can also include creating a photo scavenger hunt where only photographic evidence counts.

If creating your own scavenger hunt clues and list of items feels daunting to you, then pre-built scavenger hunt list and customize it. Some of our scavenger hunt sets include editable text for Adobe PDF. Or use pre-built scavenger hunt clues and roll with it adding none of your own personalized ideas and thoughts.

Step 4: Create a List of Scavenger Hunt Rules and Goals

When creating the rules for a scavenger hunt, consider your location, theme, team members, and goal for participation. Is this a team scavenger hunt, is this a race against the clock, or is only one person searching for clues?

Example rules for a scavenger hunt for grown-ups might include:

Time: Is there a time limit for the hunt? Is this man versus clock or team versus team? Can you keep your own pace?

Difficulty: If completing a checklist of activities or things to find, assign various points for each activity based on how hard your list of challenges is.

Participants: Make a list of tasks for the participants! Will your players work with team members or on their own?

Winners: Winners are assigned based on having the most points, completing the tasks first, or finishing the most activities in the set amount of time.

Considering all these things will help you put together your final rules

Step 5: Organize Your Scavenger Hunt Party + Event

Now that you know the location, time, place, theme, and rules, it is important to put it all together before your occasion starts. Download your scavenger hunt printable or create your own. Gather a few prize ideas and set up the clues and scavenger hunt if necessary.

What are examples of fun adult scavenger hunts?

examples of adult scavenger hunt ideas to buy

We have a huge selection of the best scavenger hunts. In addition, we have hundreds of kids’ scavenger hunts. I you have a jovial adult who likes to have fun (or needs to have more fun) pick up any of these treasure hunts and let the fun begin.

Virtual Scavenger Hunts

One type of scavenger hunt that doesn’t even require anyone in the same location is a virtual scavenger hunt. This type of scavenger hunt can be done over Zoom, Skype, Google Hangout, or even over a text message. To play an online scavenger hunt, one person will act as the moderator and list an object that has to be found. All players will race to bring that item back to video chat. If doing this over text messaging, then players will quickly text a photo of that item and send it to the group over their cell phones. Points are awarded for being the first player to bring back the item, second or even third. Players after the third player get no points. For larger groups, combine into small teams for a bit of fun team building. The winners will enjoy the gloat for the rest of… well… forever. This game is a fun way for friends and family close and far since physical proximity is not necessary for the interaction of remote teams.

At-Home Scavenger Hunt with Clue Cards

Scavenger hunts with rhyming riddles are always fun. This adult scavenger hunt has clue cards, some of which include adult-themed birthday scavenger hunt clue ideas. There is a set for him. There is a set for her. That means, print this adult scavenger hunt and pull the clue cards that fit your celebration – birthday party games for adults, Valentine’s Day, date night for couples, or just because. One of these at-home scavenger hunt clues even ends up in bed creating a very romantic couple’s scavenger hunt.

His or Her Adult Scavenger Hunt Printables

Romantic Couple’s Scavenger Hunt

Looking to add a dash of romance and excitement to your relationship? Our Romantic Couples’ Scavenger Hunt is the perfect way to create unforgettable memories with your significant other. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion like Valentine’s Day, or an anniversary, or just want to surprise your partner with some fun and affectionate moments, this unique experience is sure to make your hearts race! Grab these 20 rhyming riddles clue cards that lead to a gift, Valentine’s Day package or you name it – wink, wink!

Mall Scavenger Hunt

This Mall Scavenger Hunt has two sets. One is a checklist with mall scavenger hunt image ideas. The other includes a checklist of mall scavenger hunt ideas plus a blank template to add your own ideas. While you can certainly do the scavenger hunt with images, the list of scavenger hunt ideas is perfect for a youth group, office party with coworkers, or adults’ night out. This is the perfect activity to take to the mall, Target, Walmart, or any outdoor shopping area. It’s pretty generic plus the blank scavenger hunt template allows you to create your own personalized ideas for the public place you choose to visit.

mall scavenger hunt ideas

Photo Scavenger Hunts

This photo scavenger hunt leaves many lasting memories. We have two types of selfie scavenger hunt ideas. Grab the summer selfie scavenger hunt or the editable selfie scavenger hunt (edit this fun photo scavenger hunt PDF online and totally personalize the list of ideas to your group and environment.)

Selfie Photo Scavenger Hunt Printable and Editable Template

Teen Scavenger Hunts

Pre-teen, tween, or eighteen – who cares the age for this teen game? This teen scavenger hunt has rhyming clue cards for an at-home teen scavenger hunt. They are a bit more challenging than the generic “Hey go look in the fridge next!” Teen players will work together to try to answer twenty-five challenging riddles and find the next clue card. At the end of the hunt, with the last clue, can be a huge prize or birthday present. Hidden with each clue can be fun prizes or even party favors. Make it your own and you decide what the grand prize is.

epic teen scavenger hunt at home with clue cards riddles

Baby Shower Scavenger Hunts

Are you hosting a baby shower?  A baby shower scavenger hunt is a bit out of the box and can be used for multiple reasons. With a little creativity, this scavenger hunt game is the perfect way to reveal so many things about the baby. For example, each baby shower clue card can have a letter. Eventually, these letters can spell the baby’s first name for a name reveal. At the end of the hunt, you can have a gender reveal.  This can be a surprise for the guests or even the parents-to-be. You can also have fun baby shower party favors along the way. Or the mother-to-be can do the entire hunt herself and gather fun baby shower gifts along the way – what baby shower game would you choose?

baby shower scavenger hunt

Bachelorette Scavenger Hunts

Bachelor and bachelorette parties are one of the best places to host a scavenger hunt. We have plenty of fun Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt Ideas that can be used in a bar or in a fun destination city. Visit Miami, Nashville, Las Vegas, and Charleston. You can also go on a cruise! For your girls’ weekend, make sure to print one of these bachelorette treasure hunt ideas for your location. The activity will bring so much fun to the girls’ night out and a little bit of inspiration for the bachelorette party games & activities.

printable bachelorette party scavenger hunt ideas

What are good Scavenger Hunt Prizes for Adults?

While gloating about your victory, really might ad enough satisfaction, it’s not a bad idea to put together a few fun prize ideas. When braining storming what the winners can receive, think about items you would like to buy for yourself. Then began to gather such things.

the best adult scavenger hunt prizes to win

Adult Scavenger Hunt prizes might include…

  • Birthday Presents

  • Wine Bottles

  • Liquor Bottles

  • Gift Cards

  • Lottery Tickets

  • Restaurant Vouchers

  • Memberships

  • Cash

  • Gas Cards

  • Spa Vouchers

  • Airplane Tickets

  • Movie Tickets

  • Suprise Travel Plans

If the cost of prizes might raise your party budget, then ask for help. Ask your party guests to each bring a $10 item to the gathering. You can use these fun white elephant-type presents to hand out as prizes to the winning teams.

scavenger hunt ideas for adults

More Scavenger Hunts

Scavenger hunts are super fun for adults and kids alike. There are many ways to have a fun treasure hunt outside of the home space. From the park to the zoo, on an airplane, and more, take a look at these printable scavenger hunts you can download, print, and play instantly.

Travel Scavenger Hunts

Are you going on a family vacation? Having activities for the kids is a must. First, pick up a hotel scavenger hunt. This resort scavenger hunt includes a checklist for younger kids and older kids.

super fun hotel scavenger hunt printable

If you are traveling by plane, download the Aiport Scavenger Hunt too. And finally, if you are hitting the shore, download the beach scavenger hunt.

Museum Scavenger Hunt

Museums are great places to explore. I recall visiting the museum with my three boys (ages 5, 5, and 6) and praying to God they didn’t break anything. Having an activity sheet was actually very helpful. If you are visiting a museum, download and print this free printable scavenger hunt. These art scavenger hunt ideas will help make the event less stressful.

Zoo Scavenger Hunt

There are plenty of zoos to visit in the country. I you find yourself in a major city, bring this zoo scavenger hunt on your adventure. Find some of your favorite animals including monkeys, llamas, lions, elephants, tigers, and bears. Pin to Pinterest.

printable scavenger hunt at the zoo for kids, adults, preschoolers

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

Looking for something to do on a lazy Sunday? Have you recently moved and are new to your environment? Whatever the reason, take a look at this neighborhood scavenger hunt. This includes two scavenger hunts. One style is a neighborhood scavenger hunt list with images and the other includes 20 rhyming clue cards.  It can be used for younger kids and older kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

Are you headed to the great outdoors? Bring with you a scavenger hunt for camping. The riddles for campers can be used in a public location as they include clue cards that state “Do not touch.” For more outdoor ideas, take a look at these outdoor scavenger hunt clue cards or I Spy Nature scavenger hunt.  Pin to Pinterest.

Team Photo Scavenger Hunt

If you are looking for a good photo scavenger hunt for youth groups, teen birthday parties, fun weekend ideas, etc, grab this mall scavenger hunt. It can be used at Walmart, Target, the mall, and other public locations. It’s super fun. Just pair up players for the group scavenger hunt for teams. See who finishes first! Pin to Pinterest.

Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Teens and Youth

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Ideas

super fun holiday scavenger hunt ideas for kids and adult

If you are looking for more themed scavenger hunts, these easy scavenger hunt clues are perfect for any major holiday. The clues are easy to read and easy to find, but that doesn’t mean adults can not participate. However, it does mean that they can be used for kids of all ages as the rhyming scavenger hunt clues are not challenging to solve.

Get the entire set of Holiday Scavenger Hunt Ideas.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your themed scavenger hunt ideas for adults, teens, and kids.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

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Miniature Christmas Game Board – Elf-Sized!

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 12, 2020
modified datt: January 25,2024

We added to the popular Elf-sized twister board. In addition to a fun game of twisting up your family elf, print this miniature Chutes & Ladders Board for the Christmas Elf, an interactive sledding & climbing family game with a spinner and game pieces. New creative, funny, and original Ideas for Elves daily.

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We are back, and so is the family elf. If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Ideas for Christmas Elves daily (in November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our master List of Ideas for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Miniature Elf-Sized Sledding and Climbing Game Board

Our Elf-SIzed Twister Board Printable was so popular, we had to add a new game board. Elf Sledding and Climbing aka Christmas Chutes and Ladders.

This Elf game board is very interactive and your kids can play the game. Just slide the board away from your Elf doll to play.

Elf Chutes and Ladders Board Printable

Miniature Game Supplies

The Elf game board comes with all the supplies you need including game pieces, a spinner, and game pieces. Alternatively, you can use your own plastic game makers and dice if you wish.

Elf Chutes & Ladders Directions

printable game board for the elf

  1. Each child can choose a different playing piece.
  2. Spin the spinner (or roll the dice to see who goes first.) The largest number goes first followed by the person to the left of the first player.
  3. Take turns spinner the spinner. Go the number of spaces as the spinner shoes.
  4. If you hit the bottom of a ladder, climb to the top. If you hit the top of a slide, slide down to the bottom.
  5. The first player to square 100 wins. You can roll a number larger than your last number of squares to win. For example, if you are on square 96 and spin the number 5, you can go to square 100 to win.

Fun Christmas Printables

Our most popular printable Christmas ideas for an Elf can be found in our shop. Shop holiday ideas, fun letters, adorable Christmas games, jokes for kids, and so much more!

In addition, grab the Elf Sledding & Climbing Board.  This Elf game board comes with character game pieces and optional spinners.  One spinner is blank so you can create your own DIY spinner craft with a Brads fastener.

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Free Christmas Elf Printables

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5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

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12 Adorable Miniature Letters for The Elf

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published date: November 07, 2020
modified datt: January 25,2024

Looking for lazy ideas for the Elf? These miniature elf letters cover 12 days of activity. All you have to do is place the North Pole visitor with a letter. They are silly, engaging, and will make your child laugh. Voilà. Done. New easy Ideas Daily.

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printable elf on the shelf letters

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We are back, and so is the family elf If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you new Ideas for Santa’s Helper daily (in November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Huge List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Today we are providing easy ideas for Lazy Moms. Own it, when it comes to Elf all you want is to be quick but make it amazing for your child- We have you covered for almost two weeks. Let’s go!

12 Mini Elf Letters Printables Instant Download

Elf-Sized Printable Letters

With this printable bundle, we have 12 miniature letters. This gives you 12 great days of ideas. Here are a few easy Elf examples.

Dear Family, Santa ate too many Frosted Flakes for breakfast and I had to help make him a new belt before I returned back to you. I replaced the Frosted Flakes with snowflakes. I think his belt will fit now. XO

Dear Family, Don’t eat the Christmas decorations. My mom told me that I Hate some when I was young and got Tinselitis. XO

Dear Family, Last night when I went to the North Pole, the northern lights were very bright. I saw green, pink, blue, and violet. I wish I could show you. Make sure you look them up online. XO

Dear Family, Good morning. I am extra tired today. There was a long line at elf customs. There are so many elves visiting elf headquarters.  Be really quiet so I can rest. XO

Dear Family, what is your favorite thing about Christmas? Please share with me. I love the lights of the tree at night. XO

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Fun Elf-Sized Printables

Our most popular printable Christmas ideas for an Elf can be found in our shop.  Not only does this include our 12 Mini Elf Letters, shop holiday ideas, fun letters, adorable Christmas games, jokes for kids, and so much more!

printable Elf on the shelf letters

This Elf Message Set will cover you for almost two weeks.

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Mini Elf

Have you seen our World’s Smallest Elf? If you love miniature things, this guy is very cute and can come up with a lot of clever ideas. It’s a fun way to introduce a Second Elf to the home.

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Editable Calendar for the Elf

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published date: August 02, 2022
modified datt: January 25,2024

Are you ready to plan for the North Pole visitor this year? Grab a completely editable calendar printable pdf that you can customize to your family Elf. This editable PDF includes fillable fields for your ideas for the Elf. Enjoy new creative, original, and funny Daily Ideas for Elves.

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The best way to enjoy the tradition of the Elf with your child is to be prepared for the holiday season. Coming up with new ideas each evening can be a bit of a challenge. For that reason, we have put together a completed calendar. All you have to do is download and print. However, you might want to add your own holiday elf ideas. If that’s the case we also include a blank calendar template so you can fill in your own Christmas Elf ideas for the kiddos.

This calendar template was something you downloaded and printed. It was found in our free printable library as well as with sets in our Elf prop store. Once printed, you could write in your new ideas and your supply list.

Many of you requested a version that could be edited on your computer. You spoke, we listened! Now you can get our calendar template and digitally edit online using a free version of Adobe!

Calendar of Ideas for The Elf

elf on the shelf calendar of ideas

We have created a calendar of ideas for your Christmas Elf. This includes 24 days of holiday elf ideas.  In our free printable library, we have listed all 24 days of ideas and the supply list of Elf props you need for these ideas. This keeps you prepared for the entire Elf season.

An example of Elf oCalendar Ideas include…

  • Elf returns in a package (or use these Elf Arrival ideas and arrival letters)
  • Elf hides candy canes
  • Elf makes a bumble gum balloon
  • Elf rolls down the stairs in toilet paper
  • Elf makes snowflakes from Q-tips
  • Elf plays Twister
  • Elf turns into a burrito

Grab the editable holiday Elf calendar. This PDF uses fillable form fields for your convenience. That means filling out online and printing for your seasonal use.

See the Full List of Ideas for Elves

Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that this calendar printable for ELf uses fillable form fields for your convenience. Here are a few FAQs about the blank calendar template printable for the Elf

What software do I need to edit this document?

For the most reliable results, you will edit the Christmas Calendar document using Adobe PDF Reader. Get it for free here https://get.adobe.com/reader/. Make sure you have the latest version for your files to work correctly. If using a Mac please open in Adobe PDF Reader as the Mac Preview software does not work well with fillable fields.

I notice a grayish-purple box in the editable calendar fields. Will this show when I print the Elf calendar?

No, the shadow box will not show when it prints. This shadowed field is put in the document simply to show you where you can edit the template.

I don’t have a printer. How can I print this document at a copy center?

If you do not have a printer, no worries. Download your PDF file. Edit and save the document. You can print the item at your local copy center. I prefer to use the Staples Copy Center near me.  You can have it shipped to your home or picked up at your local Staples store. Learn how to print at Staples.

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What are the directions for editing a fillable PDF?

How to edit Fillable PDF Form

Follow these easy directions for how to edit a fillable PDF form.

1.) First purchase and download your digital file.
2.) Open Adobe Acrobat.
3.) Go to “File,” and click “Open.”
4.) Choose the calendar PDF file you want to edit.
5.) Once your file opens, go ahead and save the file with a new name (that way you have the original file and the file you will edit.)
6.) Click inside the editable fields you want to edit and add your own ideas for the season.
7.) Save your finished product.
8.) Print your final PDF.

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Yes! We want to show you how the behind-the-scenes of the document works and instructions for how to personalize the fillable calendar.

Take a look at this video for how we edit the calendar in Adobe and how we printed the document using a home computer.

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24 Bible Verses for the Elf – Printable Advent Calendar

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published date: November 02, 2021
modified datt: January 24,2024

Have a Christian alternative to your daily North Pole visitor with Christmas Bible Verses for Kids. Create fun Elf ideas – Jesus Style. This advent calendar printable includes 24 days of easy Ideas for The Elf. These easy-to-read advent calendar bible verses for kids will be brought by Santa’s helper each day from December 1 until Christmas Eve. By the end, your kids will know the Christmas story, the birth of Jesus!

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Jesus is the reason for the season! Often in the commercialization of the Christmas holiday, we forget the reason we celebrate – the birth of Jesus. If you are looking for a Christian Alternative take a look at these Bible Verses and our printable Advent Calendar. You can use with or without a family elf. Tell about how baby Jesus was born via scriptures for Christmas.

Bible Verses for The Elf

Your children can still be excited about Elf and Santa while celebrating the birth of Christ too. Keep Christ in Christmas with this fun idea. This holiday season, include these short Bible Verses for the elf. Using Christmas scriptures from Luke, Matthew, Isaiah, John & 2 Corinthians, Elf will teach your child about how Mother Mary gave birth to Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Christmas story with advent cards.

24 Christmas Bible Verses for Kids - Elf Printable Advent Calendar

Scriptures for Advent Calendar

Advent scripture references do not have to be intimidating for kids. In fact, the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) Bible is really clear and creates the most perfect kids’ Advent calendar story for each day. By reading from the Gospels and the Old Testament, you can teach your children that the Christmas story was foretold even before Christ’s birth.

Christmas advent calendar bible verses for kids elf

These Bible verses for Christmas are included in the 24-day advent calendar printable.

Luke 1:26-27

Luke 1:30

Luke 1:31

Luke 1:32

Luke 1:38

Luke 2:1

Luke 2:3

Luke 2:4-5

Luke 2:6-7

Luke 2:7

Luke 2:8

Luke 2:9

Luke 2:10

Luke 2:11

Luke 2:12

Luke 2:13-14

Luke 2:16-17

Luke 2:20

Matthew 2:1

Matthew 2:9-10

Matthew 2:11

Isaiah 9:6

John 3:16

2 Corinthians 9:15

Christmas elf advent calendar bible verses for kids

Leading up to Christmas, each day Elf can bring one verse. This doesn’t mean your elf antics have to be discontinued. Elf can still have fun with hundreds of silly, creative and even Christian Elf ideas. Turn this into a family activity. After Elf brings a card, you can decide how to display your DIY Advent Calendar with all the days verses 1 to 24.

For a great idea this advent season, have fun with and countdown the days until Christmas!

Printable Advent Calendar

Print your countdown calendar! Our printable Advent Calendar includes 24 days of Christ-centered ideas. Each day the Christmas Elf brings Advent Calendar bible verses. The story of the Birth of Christ is told through Easy to Read bible verses (ERV) using the books of Luke, Matthew, Isaiah, John & 2 Corinthians. They are age-appropriate for older kids and great for adults too.

This Advent Bible Calendar PDF can be used with or without an elf doll. You could even bring your nativity Advent Calendar Bible verses with a Shepherd on the Search.

printable advent calendar for kids

More of our most popular printables can be found in our shop. Countdown the days with the elf advent calendar Bible verses printable. Also check out Christmas games, fun gift tags, cute notes, letters, and more.

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Free Christmas Elf Printables

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5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

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Fun Printables Ideas for Advent

Not ready to buy? That is okay. I want to make every mother have an easy season of advent with or without an Elf. Our free printable library includes access to our printable Isaiah 9:6 Bible Verse for Christmas

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

In our seasonal free printable library, you also will get access to the Advent Calendar printable stickers. This printable Christmas advent calendar numbers 1 to 24 for your holiday countdown.

This free printable advent calendar is a fun way to make a Christmas decoration with a purpose! Fill your bags with candy canes, chocolates, small toys, treats and gifts. You can hang your bags on a frame, like we did, or loop your envelopes to make a circle Christmas wreath or wreath.

Advent Calendar printable stickers

This Christmas season, you might find our fun Advent Calendar Fillers for kids. Get ideas for daily surprises that are helpful with your activities cards and advent ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Advent calendar fillers for kids

In addition to the advent calendar, don’t forget to cap off Christmas Day with a Birthday Cake for Jesus. Pin to Pinterest.

Jesus Birthday cakes

Since we are being mindful parents with our family elf also take a look at these Random Acts of Kindness Elf ideas. For advent activities, there are many ways your child can do random acts of kindness including donating toys or canned goods.

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Retirement Letter for The Elf – Your Exit Strategy

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published date: November 14, 2020
modified datt: January 24,2024

Is your family elf at the finish line? Ready to hang the red hat? Download this Retirement Letter for the Elf as the moving Elf committee exit strategy. Grab new creative, funny, and original Ideas for the Holiday Elf daily to help you finish your last season.

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Last Night Elf on the Shelf Letter for Retirement

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Let’s take a minute and chat. Are you sitting down? Perhaps with a nice beverage beside you? Take a sip and let me tell you about how you can get out of your Elf moving responsibilities.

It’s been a long road. I mean since the first day your Elf arrived, you were already wondering when was going to be the last day you moved your elf – right?

What age should you stop the Elf ? Honestly, Santa’s helper can be used with preschoolers and with older kids. The Christmas Elf tends to end around preteen years. I have been moving the Elf for eleven years in our home (over ten years on the blog.) I often get asked, what do you do when your child is done with Elf? Well, though I haven’t come to that problem in our home I have come to a solution. The Holiday Elf exit strategy is an…

Elf Retirement Letter Printable

Retirement Letter for The Elf

Elf Retirement Letter When You are Done with Elf on the Shelf

Once you are ready to stop the Christmas tradition, gently let your son or daughter know your Elf has to move on. This holiday elf letter kindly shares with your child what a great job they have been doing. They are giving a congratulations on being assigned to the nice list and no longer need an elf visiting their home. In fact, some new families are struggling and need a visit from their family elf.

This goodbye Elf letter (passing you the tissues) retires Santa’s helper from your family’s elf duty responsibilities. The letter for elf has a male and female version (so you can choose the most fitting letter for your home – do you have ab oy or girl elf?)

Use this letter at the end of the Elf season, perhaps close to New Year’s Eve when your Elf returns to the North Pole.

Take a look at these Good-bye Elf Ideas. You can pair these last night elf deas with this goodbye printable letter of retirement.

Retirement Letter Printable for Elf

If your elf is at the Finish Line you want to download this Goodbye Elf Letter. We have an elf retirement letter for a boy elf and a girl elf (pick the one that fits your family.)

goodbye elf on the shelf letter

This sweet good-bye note reminds your child of the reason for the season. It tells them to hold on to the Fruits of the Spirit to remain off the naughty list. Your Elf doll will move on to another family while your child remains on the nice list.

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Our most popular printable Christmas ideas for an Elf can be found in our shop. Shop holiday ideas, fun letters, adorable Christmas games, jokes for kids, and so much more!

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5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

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Start A New Christmas Tradition

It’s okay to move on from Elf. Even if your child still believes in the magic of the season, there are other ways to create Family Traditions for Christmas in your home.

Family Christmas Traditions

Take a look at these 25+ Christmas Traditions to Start Now (Pin to Pinterest). Some of my favorites are unwrapping a Christmas book to read each day in December. No need to buy new books, just use some of those you have or borrow from the library. I also love the tree skirt handprint craft. You have to see it for yourself!

Advent Calendars

It is absolutely alright to go back to the reason for the season. The Birth of Christ. Take a look at these 25 Homemade Advent Calendars. (Pin to Pinterest) You can have the tradition of making a new Christmas Advent Calendar every year! See our Non-Candy Advent Calendar Filler Ideas.

My goal is to make your Elf life easier whether it’s saying good-bye, hello, or looking for ideas. Enjoy!

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72 Totally Easy Christmas Elf Notes Using Toys

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published date: November 09, 2021
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Download 72 easy notes for Elves. Pair these cute Elf letter board printables and pair with your child’s toys to create easy ideas. New creative, funny, and original Ideas for Holiday Elves daily.

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Christmas is right around the corner, which means the Elf is too! If you’ve been with us for a while, you know how much we care about bringing you new daily printable ideas to make your holiday season better.

Sure, editable holiday Elf notes may sound fun, but printable Christmas Elf notes make it so much easier to celebrate the holiday with your kids. To help with that, we have compiled 72 daily notes for your Elf with your child’s favorite toys including Barbie, Monopoly, cars, crafts, LEGOs, and even more which you can find around your house.

Cute Notes for The Elf

elf on the shelf ideas with toys

With this set of 72 Totally Easy Elf Notes, using your child’s toys you are covered for the entire season of Elf… and maybe even next year too!

Take a look at this huge list of notes for toddlers, girls, and boys, games, Disney, and more!

Elf Notes for Girls

easy elf on the shelf note

A few girl elf accessories will pair perfectly with these Elf notes. Gather your Barbie dolls, tiaras, unicorns, and makeup for these Elf ideas for girls.

1. “Get your sparkle on, show the world where you belong” – Barbie

2. “Let’s play dress up!”

3. “Pearls are always appropriate”

4. “I glove you… I’m smitten…”

5. “What did the big flower call the small flower? His little bud!”

6. “Best buds!”

7. “A smile is the best makeup!”

8. “Don’t let the legs fool you! I’m really a mermaid!”

9. “The tiara fits, just call me a princess!”

10. “Keep calm and be a princess!”

11. “Be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn.”

12. “Be a unicorn in a field of horses!”

Elf Notes for Boys

Elf on the Shelf ideas for boys

For these Elf notes for boys, you might need a few boy accessories including trucks, cars, excavators, and all things rough and tumble.

13. “The Night is darkest just before the dawn” – Batman

14. “Always be a batman!’

15. “Which superhero is best at baseball? Batman, of course!”

16. “This is how I roll…”

17. “You “wheely” make my heart spin!”

18. “You “wheely” need to clean this room!”

19. “I dig you!”

20. “You are loads of fun!”

21. “I love you a bucket load!”

22. “I’m an excavator… hey, dirt, see you later… I’m an excavator!”

23. “I’m fired up to be your friend!”

24. “Sound the alarm, Santa is coming to town!”

25. “Sometimes being a brother is cooler than being a superhero!”

26. “You’re much stronger than you think you are, trust me!”

27. “Tractors, oh tractors… they’re so much fun!”

28. “choo-choo, here comes the train. It’s rolling on the tracks, gonna get there fast. Choo-choo, here comes the train.”

29. “How do you put a baby alien to sleep? You rock it,”

Elf Disney Notes

Disney Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Disney fan? These Disney Elf ideas include some of your favorite characters. Fly like Elf Toy Story, Smash like Hulk, or swim like Dory by including some of your child’s favorite Disney toys in these printable elf notes.

30. “Just keep swimming” – Dory

31. “Don’t just fly, soar.”

32. “To Infinity and beyond” – Buzz lightyear

33. “Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end. But in my heart’s a memory, and there you’ll always be.”

34. “Hakuna Matata” – Timon and Pumbaa

35. “We may have our differences, but nothing’s more important than family.”

36. “I hope your day is a smash like hulk!”

37. “May the force be with you!”

Elf Game Notes

A playful Elf is a fun Elf! So you wouldn’t want any elf ideas with games! Grab your Monopoly board or UNO cards, these letter boards include elf games you can play with your child’s toys.

38. “Checkmate!”

39. “Go to jail!”

40. “Pass go, collect $200”

41. “Sorry for the mess!”

42. “Uno!”

Animal Notes for Elves

From the farm to the jungle, incorporate your child’s love for animals with these pet ideas. Take a ride on your horse or swim with sharks, these Elf ideas are purr-fectly perfect for you.

43. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, there is a dog in this house!”

44. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, there are dogs in this house!”

45. “You’ve cat to be kitten me, this room is a mess!”

46. “Keep doing a purr-fectly good job!”

47. “Home is where the cat is!”

48. “The mama cow told the calf, its pasture bedtime”

49. “I like you beary much!”

50. “You’ve been beary good!”

51. “A bear with no ears is a B”

52. “You’re doggone awesome!”

53. “Quit horsing around, Santa is watching!”

54. “You make my heart gallop!”

55. “You’re fantastic!”

56. “You’re jaw-some!”

57. “Let the world hear your roar!”

58. “Roar means I love you in Dinosaur”

59. “You are dino-mite!”

60. “Let’s shop with T-Rex at the Dino-store”

More Printable Elf Notes

Elf on the shelf ideas with balls

Gather your remaining toys and include our last set of Christmas printable notes. There is nothing left behind!

61. “I have a ball when I visit you”

62. “You make my heart bounce”

63. “A book is a gift you can open again and again…”

64. “If I cant bring my crafting supplies, then I’m not going”

65. “You make a day colorful!”

66. “I am glad we connected!”

67. “Everything is awesome!”

68. “I’ll never LEGO of you!”

69. “Singing in the shower is all fun and games until you get shampoo in your mouth and it becomes a soap opera.”

70. “Don’t spread germs, use Santa-tizer”

71. “Sparkle wherever you go!”

72. “Look at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”

Printable Notes for Elves

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Free Christmas Elf Printables

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5. Enjoy your Elf Printables.

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