Let’s recognize the Elf on the Shelf Family. Does Elf on the Shelf have a family? Who created the Elf on the Shelf? Also enjoy a family-friendly Elf on a Shelf idea with a family photo. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Of course when it comes to welcoming an Elf on the Shelf in your family, it’s important to know all the Frequently Asked Elf on the Shelf Questions.

Does Elf on the Shelf Have a Family?

Every Elf on the Shelf has a family. In fact, she/he has you. You are part of his adopted family he gets to visit every Christmas season.

Some might ask if Elf on the Shelf has parents? Just like us, ever Elf has to come from somewhere and each Elf’s family is different. We do not have the privilege of meeting Elves parents but sometimes Elf might arrive with a brother, sister or friend.  In fact, some families actually have an Elf baby (which makes that Elf a parent.) It’s complicated.

Learn how to welcome an Elf on the Shelf baby into your home.

Who is the Family Behind the Elf on the Shelf?

Who does the magic behind Elf on the Shelf. The Elf Christmas tradition has actually been around a long time but has took off to become a huge success in 2004 when Carol Aebersold and daughter Chanda Bell wrote the Book the Elf on the Shelf and marketed it with the beloved red North Pole visitor we all love. With Aebersold’s other daughter, Christa Pitts, the trio devoted their live to spreading the word of Christmas cheer through the Elf on the Shelf.

(… and if this family would like a third daughter, I am waving my hand!)

Elf on the Shelf Family Pajamas

One way to incorporate even more Christmas Tradition with Elf on the Shelf is with Elf family pajamas. Major retailors including Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and Amazon all have the official Scout Elf brand and generic Elf pajamas. Bringing Christmas Elf Pajamas is an excellent Christmas Eve tradition that can come in a Christmas Eve box.

Elf on the Shelf Family Love Idea

Let’s continue to spread some love with this Family-friendly Elf on the Shelf idea. Elf loves his “adopted” family, because that is what we all our. The family he has the privilege of visiting each winter.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Paper
• Pen or Marker
• Family Photo
• Scissors

Cut out a family photo with scissors. have your Elf hugging your family. Add a note that says, “I love my family.”

Consider having a bendable Elf on the Shelf for a really good hug.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Family Elf Adoption Certificate

When welcoming an Elf into your family, don’t forget your Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate! This is a freebie your family can print!.

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

To welcome Elf back into the home, try this arrival idea. Elf on the Shelf Free COVID Testing ideas plus negative Elf on the Shelf COVID test results letter. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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The best way to address the past few years with your child is not to ignore it. Even your child’s Elf on the Shelf can address the pandemic and practice safety. In fact, with these Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas and the encouragement of your elf you can practice safe distancing, wash your hands, wear a mask and/or get an Elf COVID test.

Does Elf on the Shelf Quarantine?

For safety, every Elf on the Shelf should quarantine or take a negative COVID test.  Just because your Elf on the Shelf does not quarantine in your home, doesn’t mean he didn’t quarantine in the North Pole before visiting you. Every family elf will be different and you can take a look at Quarantine Elf on the Shelf Ideas of how this looks at home. You can even delivery a negative Elf on the Shelf COVID test results.

How long does Elf on the Shelf have to quarantine?

Depending on your situation, Elf on the Shelf might have to quarantine in your home. If Elf has not taken a negative COVID test, it is wise to have your elf sit for 10 to 14 days. This might cause a boring Elf on the Shelf. For this reason, some elves might return a few weeks before Thanksgiving so that they have time to isolate before joining their family.

Elf on the Shelf COVID-19 Test

In this Elf COVID-19 test idea, Elf is offering free COVID testing.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Light box sign
• Q-tips
• Optional: Letterboard, paper, pen

In this easy Elf on the Shelf idea, Elf is testing for COVID. Pair a few Q-tips, and write a free COVID testing sign. Later you can print (below) our Elf on the Shelf COVID Test Results. Guess what, it’s a negative!

You can use this as an Elf on the Shelf arrival idea or use it anytime before Christmas. If looking for a pandemic related arrival, don’t forget we have plenty of  Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Ideas including mason jar quarantine, quarantine Countdown and Elf on the Shelf quarantine letter boards.

Elf on the Shelf COVID Test Results

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! We have a new Free Elf on the Shelf printable, get these Elf on the Shelf COVID test results! Your elf has tested negative now comes with our Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Set found in our free Elf printables.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Where to find tasty Elf on the Shelf snacks, how to make fun DIY Elf on the Shelf Desserts and transform Elf on the Shelf into a snack! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf in the Snacks

This is such a fun Elf idea. Turn Elf on the Shelf into a kids snack. It creates a perfect idea for a Lazy Elf on the Shelf idea.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Snack Bucket with Kids Snacks
• Plastic Snack Bag

Place Elf in a plastic sandwich bag. When you child find’s elf in the snack bin, maybe give a small lesson how kids cannot put themselves in plastic bags. It’s only okay for elves.

Elf on the Shelf Snacks You Can Make

Since you are on a roll with snacks, how about making your own DIY Elf on the Shelf Snacks. These adorable Elf on the Shelf treats are perfect for the kids to help or prepare ahead and leave as an after school snack.

Melted Snowman Cookies

Christmas Elf Rice Krispies Treats

Mini Elf on the Shelf Cookies

These Elf on the Shelf desserts include ingredients and a list of instructions for baking. Maybe Elf can bring them to your child as an Elf idea and you and your child can get in the kitchen for Christmas baking.

Where to Buy Elf on the Shelf Snacks

If baking isn’t your think, I totally get it. Take a look at your local grocery store, Target or Walmart for the following.

Elf on the Shelf Fruit Snacks

Elf on the Shelf Cereal

When looking for many of these Elf on the Shelf snacks, Walmart is a great place to shop.

If you are looking for Elf Snacks Props, Etsy has one of my favorite Elf shops, JamesMeebleWorkshop.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Free Elf Printables

You can pair your tasty Elf on the Shelf Snacks and Treats with this adorable printable – Mrs. Claus sends treats Elf on the Shelf note! Find it in our Elf on the Shelf free printable library.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Take your Elf to the freezer with this Elf on the Shelf Ice Skating Lesson. What better ice skates than candy canes? New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf Ice Skating

If you are willing to be a creative Elf mom, try out this latest Elf on a Shelf Ice Skating Idea. This Elf is getting some ice skating lessons in the freezer? Can you pull it off?

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Straws
• Container to freeze ice
• Marker
• Paper
• Candy Canes
• Optional: dental floss

To create this cute Elf idea, add the candy canes to freeze in the container.

On white paper, write Ice Skating Lessons. Tape to your straws. Put aside.

Once your ice is frozen, tape the bottom of the straws to your container. Lay Elves legs on the candy canes. You can use something like dental floss to lace the candy canes around the elf’s legs. You can also use dental floss to help position elf.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Free Elf Printables

Want free digital downloads too? If doing this ice skating Elf on the Shelf idea, download this fun Elf on the Shelf coloring page.

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

We have some sticky situations. If your child finds humor in a mess, try these Messy Elf on the Shelf ideas to create a laugh. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Messy Elf on a Shelf Ideas

If your child finds humor in a mess, try these mucky Elf on the Shelf ideas to create a laugh. Dirty, filthy, chaotic Elf ideas that create some fun!

Elf Flour Snow Angel

Using all purpose flour, Elf makes a snow angel on the filthy kitchen counter top.

Elf Makes OREOs with Toothpaste

Elf pulls a prank and switches out OREO icing with toothpaste – this can get way messier! This is one nasty situation.

Elf is Tied Up with Gift Wrap Tape

Talk about a sticky situation! It looks like the gift wrap tape got tangled around Elf. Recreate this Elf Washi Tape idea.

Elf Pops Popcorn in the Microwave

Guess the microwave is out of commission unless you get some Elf Magic Grippers. Elf explodes the bag of popcorn!

Elf Gets into the Chocolate

He is just like us. He loves chocolate and he has a smeared Elf face to prove it! Elf on the Shelf gets into the chocolate.

Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow Warning

I love a good warning and a good funny. This filthy funny Elf idea – don’t eat the yellow snow! 10-4. We hear you Elfie!

Elf Cuts Paper Snowflakes

A Small Snippet creates a mess with Elf on the Shelf snowflakes – look at all that paper left behind! Perhaps the next day you display some fun paper snowflake garland.

Elf Silly String Mess

Oh goodness, look what a mess this Elf made with silly string! Looks like takeout tonight for dinner as the stove is too grubby to cook.

Elf Ketchup Mess

In this silly Elf idea, Elf smeared the ketch up on the kitchen wall. Let’s home it doesn’t stain.

Elf on the Shelf Reindeer Footprints

Santa let Elf take the reindeer home… the reindeer came inside and soiled the floor with his muddy footprints. This could be great if you have an Elf Pet.

You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, Elf props, Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

If you are doing a messy idea like this or if you find you have a messy child, make sure you do this silly Elf on the Shelf broken leg idea with our Elf Prescription. Elf needs to sit out a few days for a broken legs after tripping over toys – “make sure to clean up!”

Free Elf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Remember the reason for the season, the birth of Christ. Enjoy these Christian-based Elf on the Shelf ideas and fruits of the spirit printable. New creative, funny, original and kind Elf  ideas daily.

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If you are like me you straddle the desire to have fun with the magical season of Christmas and bring an Elf into the home but you mainly want to focus on the “reason for the season” – the Birth of Christ. I get it. I too want to do both and the good news is, you can!

Christian Based Elf on the Shelf

Your child can have fun with the Elf on a Shelf yet still understand the Christmas story with the birth of Baby Jesus. Enjoy some of the Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas and make sure to download our free Elf on the Shelf Printables in our Elf on the Shelf Printable Library. To step up your game, also access or Elf printable store online.

Elf on the Shelf Advent Calendar

Having an Advent Calendar Elf on the Shelf printable is great because it gives you 24 days of easy elf ideas. Each day Elf brings a Christmas Bible Verse telling the story of the Birth of Jesus. Get printable advent calendar here.

Elf on the Shelf with Baby Jesus

Remind Elf the importance for the season with a worshiping Elf on the Shelf with Jesus. All you need is your Fisher Price Nativity set or another kids nativity set to introduce this Jesus Elf on the Shelf idea.

Kindness Elves

There are many ways Elf on a Shelf can pay it forward too. Through Elf, encourage your child to collected canned goods or toys he/she no longer uses. Get an Elf on the Shelf donation basket for either.

Elf on the Shelf Bible Verse

Looking for a bible verse for Elf on the Shelf? We have a Christmas scripture verse in the Elf on a Shelf Printable Library. Get the Isaiah bible verse printable. Use with or without an Elf doll.

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.

Elf on the Shelf Nativity

Put Elf on the Shelf in the nativity scene. Just as the wise men and shepherds came, Elf was there too! This Christian Elf  idea also uses the Fisher Price Nativity set but you can use your own Christmas nativity too.

Shepherd on the Search

For a Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf, try Shepherd on the Search. When the shepherds heard this good news, they set off on an epic journey to search for the newborn baby Jesus. Make this timeless story come alive in your home too by having the Shepherd travel through your home until Christmas Day when he finds the Shepherd’s treasure, baby Jesus.

More Christian Elf Ideas

It’s always silly to have a funny Elf but you can also have your elf share the true meaning of Christmas. We have more Christian Elf on the Shelf ideas. Your Elf can remind the kids the reason for the season – Jesus. You could also have Elf bring baking supplies to make a Birthday Cake for Jesus.

Elf on the Shelf Fruits of the Spirit

Our newest free Elf on the Shelf printable is Fruits of the Spirit notes. This creates a cute Christian-based Elf on the Shelf idea. In the world of bad fruits, be a good fruit. (I just happened to use fruit that was going bad in this photo but fresh fruit is just fine too!)

Elf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Fruits of the Spirt printable
• Fruit
• Scissors
• optional: tape

In the photographed Scout Elf idea, I did not include the Bible Verse! I have updated this free printable to include the Fruits of the spirti bible verse, Galatians 5:22-23.

Fruits of the Spirit Printable

Visit our Elf on the Shelf printable library to get your free Fruits of the Spirit printable. This can be used with or without and Elf doll. It can also be used with a Sphered on a search or in a Sunday School, bible study, or any reason.

There is no particular reason this can only be printed for Elf on a Shelf or during the Christmas season. You have permission to use whenever.

Free Elf Printables

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Elf Printables Online Shop

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf Advent Calendar, Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Who is the Elf on the Shelf?

Have questions about this North Pole visitor? You can learn more about Elf on the Shelf in Frequently Asked Questions section or get a quick glimpse at what Elf on the Shelf is!

Elf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on a Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

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Reading to Elf is a great elf idea for emergent readers. Have your child enjoy an Elf on the Shelf read aloud and read their favorite book to Elf and their stuffed animals. Plus download a miniature Elf on the Shelf book so Elf can read along. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Having an Elf on the Shelf is a perfect time to fostering reading in toddlers and emergent readers. With your Elf Doll, you can encourage your child to practice reading.

Elf on the Shelf Book

First, learn about Elf on the Shelf by using the Elf on the Shelf Book only. As a fun Elf idea, you can also incorporate a miniature Elf on the Shelf book for your elf to read beside your child.

We encouraging reading with our Elf on the Shelf idea for toddlers and kids. Adding an Elf on the Shelf Note – will you read me your favorite book? we ask a child to read aloud to the Elf.

Early reader tip: Did you know one of the best ways your child can practice reading is reading aloud to stuffed animals or their Elf doll. This eliminates fear and anxiety about reading aloud and also eliminates embarrassment when your child stumbles on a word. As we know, elves can’t talk and are great listeners.

Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Elf on the Shelf Book
• Paper
• Pen or Marker
• Your child’s favorite book
• Optional: Elf on the Shelf Book PDF

Elf on the Shelf Read Aloud

Another way to incorporate the love of reading through Elf on the Shelf is with an Elf on the Shelf read aloud. Record your voice reading the Elf on the Shelf book and let your child press play and listen over and over.

Or find the Elf on the Shelf book online. Visit YouTube Elf on the Shelf read aloud and hear the Christmas story from Ms. Gallina.

This is the original Elf on the Shelf book and will remind your child frequently asked Elf on the Shelf questions like – Who is the Elf on the Shelf and why does he visit.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Want easy Elf ideas? Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

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5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

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

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Erase questions of “why is my Elf so boring?” Take a look at these fun things for Elf on the Shelf to do including dozens of Elf on the Shelf fridge ideas. New creative, funny, and original Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily.

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What are some fun things to do with your elf on the shelf?

• Elf makes s’mores using battery-operated tea light candle

• Elf is a burrito wrapped in a tortilla shell

• Elf plays Twister

• Elf hides candy canes

• Elf turns fruit into the Fruits of the Spirit

• Elf turns toilet paper into a snowman

• Elf takes a marshmallow bath

You can find all these ideas and hundreds more in our Fun Things for Elf List of Ideas. this includes many free Elf printables.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living we bring you new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December.) In the Elf on the Shelf Master List we are inching up on 1,000s of fun things for Elf on the Shelf. Look at our full list of funny Elf ideas including every idea we have ever done.

What can I do with Elf on the Shelf and the fridge?

The refrigerator is a great place to do fun things with your Elf on a Shelf. It provides silly Elf antiques and usually provides amble time for your child to hunt for their Elf in the morning (because the fridge is often the place place anyone looks.) To speed up the process, you can always begin to make breakfast and help your child find the family Elf.

• Elf turns the milk green (with food coloring)

• Elf puts googly eyes on all the condiments

• Elf covers the fridge in Elf portraits

• Elf decorates the milk to look like a Christmas Tree

• Elf writes broccoli is gross note

• Elf wraps himself in a warm washcloth

• Elf writes a grocery list

• Elf turns the fridge into a snowman

• Elf uses suction cup shoes

• Elf takes a fridge bath

We have dozens of silly Elf ideas for the fridge if you are sticking to a theme.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Elf on the Shelf Fridge Bath

If you can go one day without your refrigerator water dispenser, create this easy fun Elf on the Shelf refrigerator bath. If you need to move Elf or if Elf falls, use our “no magic lost” Elf Grippers.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

• The Elf on the Shelf Doll
• Washcloth
• Rubber ducky
• Soap

Tell me, how long would it take the Elf moving committee to set up this idea? Like 2 minutes, right? Such an easy and fun thing for Elf on the Shelf!

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.