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Hard Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spot

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November 20, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 20, 2022
modified datt: November 20,2022

Take a look at these Hard Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spots and learn how to recover with Elf the Shelf sentences when it was just “too hard.” New funny, original, and creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Hard elf on the shelf hiding spot ideas

Sometimes it happens. You The Elf comes up with a hard Elf on the Shelf hiding spot. Often a spot that seemed so obvious can become quite frustrating when your children are scrambling around the house before school trying to find “Where is the Elf on the Shelf?”

Hard Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spots

The Elf on the Shelf might be in a hard hiding space on purpose or by accident. Either way it’s important to meet your child in their challenges when they are struggling to find that darn little red guy.

If this hiding spot was done on purpose, Moms and Dads can consider adding clues leading to the funny Elf doll.  This can be tiny footprints, a row of gump drops, or even pieces of red thread along the ground. This gives your child a few hints.

If this Elf prank was not done on purpose, find the Elf instead of your child. This could be something like accidently sitting on the spot the elf was hidden or pretending you are going to retrieve something and all of a sudden you “found” the Elf on a Shelf. You can also consider helping your child with excuses and answers why the Elf didn’t come back. For example, the North Pole customs line might have been too long to return last night. If you did not help your child find their Elf before venturing off to school, when they are gone add a not to the front door or kitchen counter top giving a bit of a clue where the little Elf might be!

Ideas for Hard Hiding Spots

If you are here for the best Elf on the Shelf hiding ideas, these are hard spots that might be a fun challenge for your older children.

Hard Elf on the Shelf places to hide might include…

  • The Freezer

  • The Washing Machine

  • The Television

  • The Christmas Tree

  • The Couch

  • The Phone

  • The Computer

  • The Ceiling

  • Shrinking Elf on the Shelf

What to do when your Elf hides in an hard spot

So your Elf hid in a difficult hiding spot.  If this is the case for your family Elf, be prepared to recover from these naughty pranks. There are a number of ways to make right the wrong act of service you did when hiding the Elf on the Shelf.

  1. Find the elf yourself. Accidently stumble upon this hidden elf.
  2. Write a note to the Elf. Let them know “we can’t find you, can you give us a hint?”
  3. When your child is out of the room or gone, add some extra clues. This can include gum drop sweets that suddenly appeared leading to the Elf or perhaps a long red thread that traces the path all the way to that little red guy.
  4. Move the Elf to a new spot when your kids are gone.
  5. Have an Elf write sentences. This is especially important when the Elf on the Shelf needs to ask forgiveness for hiding too hard.
  6. In your back pocket, be prepared with a list of possible reasons the Elf didn’t come back or move.

Elf on the Shelf Sentences

Hard elf on the shelf hiding spot ideas

Since your Elf has been naughty, it’s time to get the chalk and chalk board and write sentences. A fun way to resolve this terribly hidden spot by the little guy is to write over and over… “ I will not hide too hard again.”

Elf on the Shelf Setup Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Chalk
  • Chalkboard

More Good Elf on the Shelf Hiding Spots

Find the best Elf on the Shelf hiding places. Enjoy these hiding spots for the Scout Elf on the Shelf including in the playroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living room.

Elf on the Shelf hiding spaces

If you have questions about Elf on the Shelf hiding spots, w e have answers including a list of hiding places for Elf on the Shelf in every room of the house.

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The Elf on the Shelf tradition is 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.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Favorite Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Take a look at the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board. Tell us what you are doing with your Elf on the Shelf this season. Is there an Elf idea we haven’t tried? Do you have any Elf on the Shelf questions. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest.

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Printable Nutcracker Activity For Kids

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November 8, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Baby, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: November 08, 2022
modified datt: November 08,2022

Everyone knows that the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the Nutcracker Ballet! This Printable Nutcracker Activity for Kids is so much imaginative fun. Not only can they print out the various Nutcrackers scenes, but they’ll have the printable paper dolls to go along with it, as well. When it comes to Christmas Placemats Activities, adding this printable Nutcracker scene activity to the table might be the perfect holiday addition. 

cute nutcracker printables christmas activity set for kids

Part of getting excited and ready for the holidays is thinking about all the Christmas classics from the past. Since The Nutcracker Ballet is one that everyone loves and knows, it just makes sense to have fun activities surrounding that theme!

What I love about this holiday printable activity is that it’s a great way to get the kids active and involved. They’ll love being able to turn the pages, change the scenes, and have the paper dolls be a part of the fun.

They could even have their own Nutcracker theater and put on quite the play! Have everyone in the family gather around and sit down to watch the show. It’s truly magical to see the excitement of Christmas through the eyes of the kids!

If you’re looking for fun Christmas activities, look no further than this printable Nutcracker scene. It’s a fun place-setting idea, a great interactive activity, and a fun way to get everyone excited for the holidays.

How does this printable Nutcracker activity work?

christmas crafts printable nutcracker activity set for kids

It’s as simple as printing out the pages and then piecing them together to make fun scenes from The Nutcracker. The paper dolls can be used on every page to make the story come to life.

Once it’s put together, there are parts and pieces that can be moved around and used differently throughout the rest of the printable set.

This is where creativity and imagination come into play and makes it super fun to use over and over again. Flipping the pages and having the paper dolls in various different scenes is a simple way to make this Nutcracker idea and activity unique and different every time.

Can this nutcracker printable be used by one person?

You bet! It’s a super fun activity for one or multiple! All you have to do is print, and then whoever wants to join in on the fun can absolutely do so. This is a great way to imagine and then make it happen, which is what little kids love to do!

I do recommend that there be a part of adult hands to help out with the little hands in making and putting this together. Adult supervision and help are always welcomed. (plus, the bonus of creating it together is an awesome memory!)

Supplies

  • Printer
  • Small, sharp scissors
  • Glue or glue stick
  • Cardstock or printer paper (I love this set!)
  • Laminator (this is optional – but I love laminating my stuff!)
  • Ruler or straight edge
  • printable Nutcracker arts & crafts activity pack on nine template sheets

What’s included with this Nutcracker theater scene printable?

cute printable nutcracker set

In this Nutcracker printable pack for kids, there are:

  • printable scenes
  • printable directions
  • paper doll printables

Use this for fun Christmas Decor for Your Home or a great way to get the kids to have imaginative and creative play ideas as well.

This would also be super cute to have on the holiday table as a unique centerpiece or even a fun place mat on the kid’s plates to give them something to do with their hands while they’re waiting for dinner.

How to create a Nutcracker Travel Set

Perhaps while you create your christmas craft, turn on Youtube the classical music from the Nutcracker by composer Tchaikovsky. This might give you a little inspiration and Christmas cheera s you make your Nutcracker traveling set.

how to make nutcracker travel set

First, download and print your printable nutcracker activity set. If working with preschoolers or toddlers, have older children or adults guide them through the activity. We find cardstock works great but printer paper is just fine.

To begin, use the ruler and back blunt edge of your scissors to score the two dotted lines of Page 1. Fold both of the lines inward to form the base.

Next cut out the flap from page 2. Use the ruler and back edge of your scissors to score the single dotted line. Fold this line back.

Place the flap over the right, short edge of the base. Glue the underside of the flap to the front, outside, folding it over the base, forming an envelope.

Open the base up all the way with the white side up on a flat surface. The flap should be on the right.

Cut out the two pockets from page 3. Score along the dotted lines of each envelope and fold these inward.

Apply glue to the flaps and adhere each pocket to the bottom left and bottom right of the base. Line the edges up with the outside edges of the base page.

cute nutcracker scene printable

Next, cut out the top and side curtains from page 4. Score the curtains along the dotted lines. Fold the flaps back.

Apply glue to the flaps of the middle curtain and glue it to the top of the base, carefully centering it in the middle, about I/8th of an inch from the very top edge. After the middle curtain dries in place, flip it up.

Now, glue the two side curtains in the same manner, lining them up along each side edge of the base page. Set aside.

land of sweets nutcracker printable scence

Cut out the three stage scenes Prom pages 5 – 7. Fold each scene in half, carefully folding, then creasing them down the middle.

Glue the back right of scene 1 to the back left of scene 2. Next, glue the back right of scene 2 to the back right of scene 3. This will create a small booklet of scenes.

Next, open up all curtain flaps. Glue the backs of the booklet in place, carefully centering it between the two side curtains and about I/16th down from the top curtain flap fold.

To change scenes, open the three curtain flaps, turn the booklet page, then place the curtain flaps back down into place.

printable nutcracker scenes

Cut out all dancers and decorations. These items don’t have to be cut exactly. It’s Pine to leave some white space around the edges. Categorize the items and place them into the correct envelopes, Dancers or Decorations. (These would be fine laminated if you want to keep them in good shape.)

Now carefully fold the Nutcracker Kit in half. Use the flat end of your scissors or the end of a ruler to re-crease the folds so they are sharp.

Finally, cut out the long band and decorative sticker from page 2. Starting at the center front, hold the end in place, then wrap the long band all the way around the short width of the base kit, creasing the band as you go.

Apply glue to the back of the decorative snow-flake sticker to connect the band in the front. Make sure that you only glue the band together. Don’t glue the band to your base!

Enjoy your entire land of sweets travel kit during the Nutcracker season.

Printable Nutcracker Activity for Kids

printable nutcracker activity set

Be sure to print out all that you need to create the Nutcracker scenes! Once you start putting it together, you’re going to be amazed that such a simple activity creates such an amazing result.

I’ve found that when I introduce new activities during the holidays, it’s a fun and simple way to create a brand-new family tradition that everyone loves and looks forward to.

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More Christmas Ideas and Activities for Kids

Once the kids get into the idea of creative fun, they’re going to be looking for even more printable Christmas activities that they can do.

If that’s the case, be sure to check out this Elf on the Shelf Free Christmas Countdown activity so that they’ll know when the big day is here! This nutcracker dramatic play set can even be delivered by the Elf doll. Take a look at all of our Elf on the Shelf ideas for the entire season. Pin to Pinterest.

DIY Countdown Calendar for Christmas Elf on the Shelf Dollar Tree Idea

For more Christmas crafts and activities, look at these fun homemade Christmas ornaments for kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Christmas Eve ideas like watching the nutcracker Christmas movie, baking a tasty recipe or making a Christmas Eve Box with your family. Pin to Pinterest.

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your printable Nutcracker Activity ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Elf on the Shelf Report Cards & Ideas for Behavior

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November 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 05, 2022
modified datt: November 05,2022

The Christmas season can bring the good and the bad. These printable Elf on the Shelf report cards will use your family elf as encourager to your child’s heart. More Elf behavior notes include Elf on Strike signs, Elf Prescription printables, Elf Naughty or Nice Notes, Elf behavior chart and more.  New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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elf on the shelf report card printables for behavior

The purpose of an Elf on the Shelf is to spread joy, bring cheer, and remind boys girls to be nice. However, children are human and sometimes bad behavior occurs. It’s important to have an Elf resource that can pat your child on the back for the good and remind your child to try harder during the bad.

Let’s take a look at the point of the Elf on the Shelf, how to encourage good behavior and ideas for what to do when your child has bad behavior.

What’s the point of Elf on the Shelf?

Elf mission statement what is the point of Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition. Elf on Shelf is a children’s book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. The Elf on the Shelf book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. Elves from the North Pole visit families to encourage good behavior and report back to Santa. Santa uses this messages to help create his naughty and nice list before Christmas day.

According to Businesswire, the Elf on the Shelf’s company mission statement reads

Ultimately, CCA and B is faithful to their mission of “tapping into the magic of believing and love of tradition at Christmastime by creating Christmas characters, stories and lore through consumer products, immersive experiences and entertainment-based content.”

In the spirit of the Elf tradition, The goal is to encourage good behavior. This positive Christmas character’s purpose is not to bring shame or anxiety to young children but rather to remind them that this season is about good deeds and acts of kindness toward others. Read more about Elf on the Shelf Meaning Explained.

Does Elf really encourage kids good behavior?

Yes, use Elf help as a fun way to encourage boys and girls to be nice. The holiday season can be overwhelming for many younger children. There are parties, activities and many additional distractions. Elf brings a good visual that visits in a fun and friendly way. Through friendly Elf ideas and behavior notes, Elf can remind your child to work on their best behavior.

It’s important to have good Elf on the Shelf ideas when bad behavior is present. This is not to shame your children or to make them feel badly. Rather your Christmas Elf can be used to encourage your child to continue good work or stop bad work.

What are some Elf on the Shelf Bad Behavior Ideas?

Elf on the Shelf Bad Idea Time Out

Since your Elf is reporting back to Santa, elf can watch for good behavior during the holiday season. From December 1st until Christmas Day, the Elf will (of course) arrive with fun antics.  Also during that time, the Elf will be ready to report to Santa good and bad behavior in their host family.

Your child is imperfect. You didn’t need to read this sentence to know that. Using the Elf as a threat for punishment (e.g., no presents) may be fear-inducing and contrary to the goal of using the Elf to bring joy. Because of this, it’s important to have a list of encouraging Elf on the Shelf ideas for bad behavior.

  • Elf brings a Strike Sign
  • Have has a prescription to sit out
  • Elf delivers a behavior note from Santa
  • Elf write a letter about behavior
  • Elf uses a behavior chart to encourage good behavior
  • Elf uses a report card to encourage your child

Elf on the Shelf on Strike

Elf on the Shelf on Strike Printable Signs

One silly Elf idea for bad behavior is picketing with printable Elf on Strike Signs. This still keeps your Elf in the home but rather he/she can sit in one spot on strike until your child does as they say. Hopefully these Elf on Strike ideas are less manipulative and more intrinsically encouraging.

  • Elf on Strike: No Talking Back
  • Elf on Strike: Clean Your Room
  • Elf on Strike: Get Along with Siblings
  • Elf on Strike: Listen to Your Parents
  • Elf on Strike: Be Good At School

For these Elf strike signs, you decide how long Elf is picketing.

Elf on the Shelf Prescription Notes

Printable Elf on the Shelf Prescription Notes from the Doctor

The North Pole doctors are always paying close attention to their elves. This includes the results of poor health due to bad behavior. In this bad behavior idea, the elf will be delivered with an Elf on the Shelf prescription for sitting out. These Elf on the Shelf notes from the doctor include prescriptions for a messy room or for touching the Elf.

  • Magic Lost: No moving for one day. Do not touch the Elf!
  • Broken Leg: No moving for two days. Elf tripped on your stuff. Clean up!

Elf on the Shelf Behavior Note

Elf on the Shelf Naughty Behavior Note

Keep it simple with an official behavior note form Elf on a Shelf. Check naughty or nice and write your own message of what the Elf saw. These are easy, direct and straight to the point.

In this example, Elf checked naughty and whitnessed the child “not sharing your toys.”

Elf on the Shelf Behavior Letter

Letter from Elf on the Shelf Elves

The best thing about a printable Elf on the Shelf bad behavior letter is you can personalize the message. Use our Elf letter templates and write you own message. This allows you to address your child’s bad behavior (or good behavior) and encourage them to do their best.

In this bad behavior letter example, you can leave the Scout Elf out of the equation. Have Elf on the Shelf not arrive for the night. The next morning they would leave an envelope with a letter from Santa (or the head Elf) behind.

For an Elf on the Shelf Good behavior letter, write a message that offers encouragement or intrinsic motivation. Write your child’s name and then say something to the effect of “I see you doing _____, keep up the good work!” Sign with your elf’s name. You could even leave behind a small present, prize or piece of candy.

Elf on the Shelf Behavior Chart

Elf on the Shelf Behavior Chart free printable

If it will take some time to work on poor behavior, incorporate this free printable Elf on the Shelf behavior chart. Use this candy cane cheer-o-meter to track daily behavior all the way from extra nice to naughty.

  • Extra Nice: Santa knows you’ve been kind. He will bring you everything on your mind.
  • Nice: You’ve been good this year, Santa’s sure to bring Christmas cheer.
  • Danger Zone: He’s making a list and checking it twice, he knows if you’ve been naughty or nice.
  • Naughty: Start on a good roll or you’ll get coal.

This behavior chart can be hung in a common space like the kitchen or paly room. you can also keep it in each child’s bedroom for personal accountability.

Elf on the Shelf Report Card

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Does your child have real anxiety? Use these printable report cards to encourage kids’ behavior in a fun lighthearted way! This set of report cards includes both good, bad and silly behavior traits. That means this can easily be a funny Elf on the Shelf idea too.

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Printer paper or card stock
  • Printer
  • Elf on the Shelf Report Card Digital Download (see below)

These report cards can be printed form your home computer. Use computer paper or white cardstock.

How to Use the Elf on the Shelf Report Card

It’s really easy to create the report card Elf on the Shelf idea. Simply download the reports cards which come in a few behavior report ideas…

  • Good Report
  • Bad Report
  • Silly Report

Once you download the behavior reports, print them from your computer (or visit Staples Copy Center.) Cut out the four reports and choose which is most fitting for your child.

Complete the report card with the child’s name, the date, and checks for the appropriate report. You can even add a small note. You can even make a report card for each child.

Stage the Elf to hold the report card for your child to view in the morning.

Viola! The message is clear.

Can I use the report cards for good behavior?

printable elf on the shelf report card for good behavior

Yes (yes and yes!) These printable Elf on the Shelf reports also have ideas for good behavior. These Elf on the Shelf behavior letters are perfect for good kids too! In fact, we can recognize the good in everyone! While it’s important as parents (and members of the Elf moving committee) to correct bad behavior, it’s also very important for us to recognize and share reflections of good behavior. Use this printable report card to recognize things like being “amazing in school” or “looking swaggah” (may favorite!)

Printable Elf on the Shelf Report Cards

Printable Elf Report Cards

These four Elf report cards come with a list of different silly, good and bad reports. There is room to write the child’s name and the date. There is also room to fill in and other row with encouragement or a behavior that you are unable to check.

Example report card for good behaviors include…

  • helpful around the house
  • sharing with others
  • amazing at school
  • a good eater
  • sharing

Example report card for bad behaviors include…

  • crying or whining
  • naughty
  • very messy
  • not listening to adults
  • too silly

Example report card for silly behaviors include…

  • driving too fast
  • a little stinker
  • looking swaggah
  • slightly stinky
  • needing more tinsel

In this set of four printable progress reports, there is a blank report card so you can fill in your own report card checklist.

These printable cards cannot be edited. They are non-editable digital downloads but there is room to grab a marker, pen, or pencil and write your own message from the little elves.

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

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.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Kids Christmas Party Ideas + Free Printables

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October 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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Christmas parties are a great way to be festive & get in the holiday spirit. Here are some of the best kids Christmas party ideas including games, music and food. Download and print the free Christmas party printables too.

Christmas Party Ideas for KIds

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. It’s also a time for giving, and what could be more fun than throwing a Christmas for the tiny people we love? But sometimes it can be hard to come up with ideas for a Christmas party for kids. If you’re stuck for party ideas, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together a list of some great Christmas party ideas for kids, so you can make this holiday season extra special.

How do you make Christmas fun for kids?

The winter holiday season is great because there typically are a number of fun activities for kids in December. Create special memories by incorporating fun activities into your every day (or every weekend) calendar. This can be outdoor activities like building a DIY igloo or indoor activities like putting together gifts for your neighbors.

If you are looking for some fun Christmas ideas for the kids, try some of these ideas.

  • Host a Cookie Exchange
  • Create a Holiday Family Bucket List
  • Bake a Cake for Jesus
  • Try a New Christmas Tradition
  • Have a Gift Exchange
  • Decorate the Christmas Tree
  • Create fun Christmas Crafts
  • Write and Visit Santa
  • Have Fun Outdoors
  • Throw a Kids Christmas Party

The most important thing is to make the activity memorable. Events are most remember when they are just a little bit out of the ordinary. Not activity you do every day. Put down the electronics and everyone immerse themselves in the Christmas activity.

In this blog post, we will focus on ideas for a Kids Christmas Party. Many of these fun activities can be incorporated as entertainment.

Hosting the Perfect Kids Christmas Party

Take a deep breath. If you suffer from anxiety at the idea of having a number of people in the home, remember the perfect kids party doesn’t have a set number of party guests. Party guests can be each of your children inviting one friend. Or go large and invite the entire youth group or neighborhood.

kids Christmas party ideas

Whatever your party size, there are plenty of fun ways to enjoy a kids Christmas party. Keep it simple by planning ahead. Get together a theme, activities and entertainment and a list of fun foods to make. Cooking and baking with the kids not only bring fun food to the event, but it provides a number of holiday activities to do with the kids while prepping for the big day.

Choose a Theme

One of the best ways to make sure your party is extra fun is to choose a theme. This will help you plan the decorations, games, and activities and give the kids something to get excited about. Some great Christmas party themes for kids include ‘Ugly Christmas sweaters’, ‘Winter Wonderland,’ ‘Santa’s Workshop’, or ‘A Night at the North Pole.’

Plan Fun Activities

No party is complete without some fun activities! Why not plan some Christmas-themed games or craft activities to keep the kids entertained? Some great ideas include decorating gingerbread houses, making Christmas cards, or wrapping presents. You can even host a White Elephant Gift Exchange or incorporate a few Christmas games.

Set up a Delicious Feast

No party is complete without food! To make sure the kids are well-fed, set up a buffet of their favorite snacks and treats. These don’t have to be hard, in fact easy Christmas snacks for school party allow you to focus on other areas of the party.  For a festive touch, you could also include some Christmas-themed foods such as candy canes or gingerbread men.

kids Christmas party food ideas

Good food ideas for a kids Christmas party might include…

  • Hot Chocolate Station – This is especially great as it allows each person to personalize what they like in hot cocoa. Options include mini marshmallows, bits of peppermint candy, chocolate sprinkles, mint leaves and more.
  • Dessert Table and Cookie Table – Instead of a cookie exchange, ask party guests to bring a dessert or Christmas cookies to share. This creates less stress on the host for baking before the event.
  • Candy Bar – This is perfect for letting everyone choose their DIY snack or even make their own trail mix. It’s fitting to everyone’s taste buds, you can even use a candy bar as a resource for decorating gingerbread houses.

Children’s Christmas party food ideas are always a good idea! If you love a good food craft, check out more of these Christmas party food options. These Christmas finger food recipes are perfect for preparing ahead or making at the party as a fun Christmas activity.

Play Some Festive Music

A fun way to get everyone in the Christmas spirit is to play some festive Christmas music in the background. This will help to create a magical atmosphere and get everyone dancing along! You can incorporate classics, pop or even Christmas carols. If you can handle it,  even gather instruments and have preschoolers or younger kids make their own festive tunes for the party.

So how do you entertain kids at a Christmas party?

Entertainment Ideas for a Kids Christmas Party

Now that you have a few good ideas of “how” to throw a Christmas party for kids, you can use these entertainment ideas for a kid’s party! My favorite children’s Christmas party entertainment ideas are listed below:

Christmas Party Signs Printables

Christmas Party signs printable

This is a freebie printable that you can use to make fun signs for your kid’s Christmas party.

The signs include the fun sayings:

  • But First Let’s Take an Elfie
  • Santa-izing Station
  • Have a Cup of Christmas Cheer

This set includes three fun party signs. You’ll want to print these out on cardstock so they are nice and sturdy. You can also use printer paper and insert them inside an 8×10 photo frame. If you don’t put them in a frame, consider laminating them to protect from food and stains.

Place them up around your party area to add some festive fun!

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Christmas Party Games Printables

Having all of the games ready is a GOOD idea. Coming up with fun games for Christmas is easy when you have these Christmas printables full of everything you need in the palm of your hands.

Try some of the following Christmas activities…

  • 19 Christmas Party Games
  • 17 Christmas Minute to Win it Games
  • Christmas Name That Tune
  • Gift Exchange Game
  • Elf Games

From classroom Christmas party games to friends and family gatherings, we have you covered with the low-cost party entertainment ideas. Kids of all ages will love these Christmas games. Each of these Christmas party activities set includes a list of directions and party games supplies. Most of the items you have around the home or already purchased for the holiday party.

Give Out Some Fun Prizes

To make the party extra special, give out some fun prizes for the kids to take home. This could be anything from a small toy to a festive treat. If you’re stuck for ideas, take a look at these great Christmas party favors for kids.

Ideas for Christmas Party Prizes:

  • Holiday Stickers
  • Hot Chocolate Rudolph
  • Santa Hats
  • Gift Cards
  • Pop It Holiday Key Chains
  • Funky Holiday Glasses (which is a fun way to quickly dress up your guests!)

Or try a Christmas Party Favors set that is already put together for you. Instead of using a treasure box for collecting your prize, put everything in a fun Santa sleigh or in these cute Christmas Gift Boxes (which keeps the prize contents a secret!)


With these fun ideas, you’re sure to throw the best Christmas party ever! Get planning and have a great time! These kids’ Christmas party ideas are unlike any holiday party you’ve ever thrown before and the kids will LOVE it! What children’s Christmas party ideas would you add to this list?

More Christmas Fun

Take a look at some of these fun Christmas Eve Traditions. From Christmas Eve Boxes to Goodbye Elf on the Shelf, we have all the family ideas you need. Pin to Pinterest.

Christmas Eve Family Traditions

Do you love Elf on the Shelf? Take a look at the largest Elf on the Shelf List of Ideas and a Fun You’ve Been Elfed and We’ve Been Free Printable.  Pin to Pinterest.

Weve Been Elfed Printable and Youve Been Elfed Christmas Tradtion

Ho-Ho-Hosting a holiday party for adults? Adults can have fun too. Take a look at these Adult Christmas Party ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting Tips for a Christmas Party

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12 Adorably Cute Christmas Pennant Flags for Christmas Elves

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January 22, 2024 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Spread good cheer with these adorable pennant flags with short Christmas sayings! Download and print, this easy elf idea can be created in minutes! New creative, funny, and cute  Ideas for Elves daily.

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The best way to get into the Christmas spirit is to spread good cheer to others. Christmas sayings can send plenty of messages to a receiver. They can be funny Christmas sayings that offer laughter. They can be nice Christmas sayings that offer comfort and warmth.

Spread holiday spirit through Christmas cards and greetings or your holiday elf using these short Christmas sayings.

What are some short Christmas sayings?

Spread a little holiday cheer with a few Christmas sayings.  Your voice, written or spoken, can share in the magic of Christmas and gift a warm heart to a stranger or friend. Christmas sayings are great for Christmas cards, salutations, greetings of Hello, Christmas décor, and Christmas elf sayings.

When looking for a few messages with each of these ideas, take a look at these cozy winter sayings.

Cute Christmas Sayings

  • I’m Watching You
  • Good Tidings of Comfort
  • Team Nice
  • Snow Much Fun
  • Son of a Nutcracker
  • Elf on Duty
  • Merry & Bright
  • Jingle All the Way
  • Dear Santa, I Can Explain
  • Santa Stop Here
  • Merry Christmas
  • Winter Wonderland
  • Oops
  • Holly Jolly
  • Ho Ho Ho
  • Naughty is the New Nice
  • Nice-ish
  • Better Not Pout
  • Merry Grinchmas
  • Baby It’s Cold Outside
  • Do You Wanna Build a Snowman
  • Snow Place Like Home
  • It Wasn’t Me
  • Deck the Halls
  • Proven Naughty
  • Tis the Season to Sparkle
  • Someone’s Tinsel is in a Tangle
  • Peace on Earth
  • Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • No Peaking

Now that we have some of these precious Christmas sayings for signs, add them to Christmas letter boards or create adorable holiday signs for your North Pole friend.

Cute Pennant Flag Ideas for Christmas Elves

In the true spirit of Christmas, we’ve put together a few fun Christmas sign sayings. These Christmas quotes are turned into Elf flag props. Take a look at these short Christmas quotes as well as ideas on how to use them and the props needed to execute your idea.

First, you need to make your printable signs. Follow these simple instructions and you will have 12 Christmas pennant flags. Download your pennant flag file, which you will print on regular paper or white cardstock. I really like this pack of letter-sized Astrobrights white card stock. Using scissors or a paper trimmer, cut out the flag shape (two triangles attached.) Use a glue stick to attach the flags to a bamboo kitchen skewer (aka mini wooden dowel) and connect the end pieces. You also can use a small piece of scotch tape. You will have twelve different signs displayed as black and white Christmas pennant flags.

Now for the magic of the season! Using your Christmas sign flags and holiday elf doll, try some of these cute Christmas Pennant Flag ideas.

I’m Watching You

Idea: Does your child have a messy room? Did they get in trouble at school? Talk back? Bring this  Prescription paired with a sign that reminds your child Elf and Santa are watching.

Materials: Prescription, pen, Elf

Team Nice

Idea: Everyone is looking to be on the nice list! Create your own naughty and nice list or print ours in the free printable library.

Materials: Naughty and nice list, pen, Elf

Elf on Duty

Idea: This arrival sign is a fun Arrival Idea for the first day. For Elf’s arrival, add this sign to remind everyone who is in charge of reporting to Santa.

Materials: Elf

Merry & Bright

Idea: There’s nothing brighter than a rainbow. Pair this sign with a cute Skittles Rainbow. Or find the brightest, loudest ugly Elf Christmas sweater for a cute idea.

Materials: Skittles, plate, water, ugly sweater, Elf

Santa Stop Here

Idea: Start a Christmas countdown of the days until Christmas and make sure your favorite little guy announces and reminds “Santa Claus to stop here.”

Materials: Construction paper, marker, Elf

Oops

Idea: Create a messy idea and deny all plausibility with this fun sign.

Materials: varies, Elf

Holly Jolly

Idea: This fun sign can be paired with any festive Christmas activity. We think it would be a great pair with Christmas cookies. Bring the ingredients let your child put together the recipe and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. By the way, I cannot lie, Christmas calories don’t count.

Materials: Cookie ingredients, Elf

Better Not Pout

Idea: Are you trying to correct any behavior? If your child has seen some occasions that might be placed one the naughty list, use Elf to offer some encouragement with a “better not pout” sign. Deliver with a behavior note notice.

Materials: Behavior note, Elf

It Wasn’t Me

Idea: Need a little mischief or mess? For another fun idea, find a good messy idea and have elf deny any part of the mess.

Materials: varies, Elf

Deck the Halls

Idea: Sometimes these sayings just make no sense. Take some of these funny Christmas sayings and make them incredibly literal. Hang a deck of playing cards down the hall. Attach these cards to green and red ribbons and hang them like Christmas banners. Have Elf holding the deck the halls decorative flag.

Materials: Deck of cards, yarn or string, tape, Elf

Peace on Earth

Idea: The true spirit of Christmas lies in peace… or peas. Let me explain. What if you play with this phrase? Pose the Elf on top of a globe (You can print a world from Google if you wish.)  You could even add a bag of peas, for peas on earth. Have Elf holding the sign.

Materials: Globe or printed world, peas, Elf

No Peaking

Idea: Put some newly wrapped Christmas presents under the tree. The kids will love the anticipation of what might be inside. Place Elf holding a “no peaking” sign.

Materials: Presents, Elf

These are only ideas.

These fun pennants can also be used as gift tags and holiday decorations. You can pair these cute Christmas flags with whichever elf idea you desire or use them around the house as cute Christmas decorations and photo props.  Imagine all the members of your family holiday a Christmas pennant in the framed family photos during December.

Christmas Pennant Flag Printables

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Download these adorably cute Christmas Pennant flags for elves. These fun Christmas flags printable PDF files add the magic of the holiday season to your Christmas ideas. Print your digital file, cut the flags, and attach them to bamboo skewers, or straws with a glue stick.

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You’ve Been Gobbled Printable

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October 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Thanksgiving

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Download this cute You’ve Been Gobbled printable set complete with free printable door hangers, signs and Thanksgiving gift tags. This fun Thanksgiving activity can be used in the classroom, neighborhood, or among family and friends.

free Youve been gobbled printable set

You may have heard of the Halloween tradition “you’ve been booed” where you surprise someone with a gift package full of Halloween cheer, and then ask them to continue sharing it with others. Well, “you’ve been gobbled” is the Thanksgiving version of sharing some holiday cheer with others.

You’ve been gobbled is a fun Thanksgiving tradition that you can get the whole family in on. It’s essentially Secret Santa but for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is all about what we are thankful for in our lives and friends, family, and neighbors are certainly on that list.

So how do you put together a you’ve been gobbled surprise gift basket or bag? Well, the first thing that you need to do is print the you’ve been gobbled free printables, and decide who you plan to surprise. Once you’ve decided on a couple of friends or neighbors you will need to decide what items you would like to surprise them with.

You’ve Been Gobbled Gift Ideas

you've been gobbled gift basket ideas

Let’s talk about some you’ve been gobbled gift ideas that you might want to include inside of your Thanksgiving surprise basket. A hot drink mix like hot chocolate or apple cider would be perfect, a Thanksgiving-themed pot holder or dish towel, or a fall-scented candle.

Some other gift ideas include a boxed cake mix with frosting, some fall-scented hand soap, a coffee mug, a can of pumpkin (include your favorite recipe for it), or a coloring book and crayons. Novelty Thanksgiving toys, candy, and a Thanksgiving card are also nice additions to your basket. You can put whatever you like inside of your gift basket, the point is just to share the Thanksgiving spirit with others.

Once you’ve decided on who your recipients are and what to put in the basket, it’s time to decide on how to drop it off.

How to You’ve Been Gobbled

How to Youve Been Goobled Printable Game

It’s easy to gobble friends, family and neighbors. First, using many of our ideas out together a low-cost basket (or bag) of treats. You can add cute gift tags to the outside of the bag. Make extra copies of the printable so when you Gobble the recipient, you can also drop off copies of the printable set.

Most people choose to leave their basket in a nice version of a ding dong ditch. Basically, you wait until a time that you know they are home, but are unlikely to run into them coming in or out, and set the basket on the porch with your you’ve been gobbled printable. Ring the doorbell and take off before you are seen!

Once that person has been gobbled, they will hang on the front door, the door hanger that says “we’ve been goobled.” The will use the extra copies of You’ve Been gobbled and gobble another friend or neighbor.

The fun is passed along down the street, down the hallway or around the circle of friends.

How can I use the Gobbled Printable Set?

thanksgiving printable Youve been gobbled gift idea

The best thing about this Gobbled Thanksgiving Tradition set is it can be used for many reasons in the month of November. Pas sit along the office for a fun holiday activity. Are you a teacher? This gobbled gift idea can be used in a school setting and move like wildfire from classroom to classroom. Imagine the joy that would bring Thanksgiving week before the holiday break comes.

Friends

Start a holiday tradition with friends and neighbors. This you’ve ben We’ve Been Gobbled set is perfect for neighbors and friends. It can even be accompanied with a Friendsgiving party invitation and left on a friend’s doorstep. In addition, consider a neighbor that doesn’t have family and friends for the holiday. Leave an extra Thanksgiving plate of Thanksgiving dinner so your friend can have a small feast. No need to pass the tradition along. The act of kindness can stop there.

Adults

You’ve heard of we’ve been booed, how about we’ve been boozed? The holiday season is a perfect time for friends and family, use this printable gobbled set to deliver boozy goodies. The you’ve been gobbled door hanger is perfect for attaching to the neck of a wine bottle on Thanksgiving day as a special thanksgiving treat.

Kids

Of course we would not be Frugal Coupon Living, if we weren’t talking about Elf ideas. Use this Gobbled printable as an Elf on the Shelf arrival idea. You could even dress Elf in in a turkey costume or pilgrim costume and have him/her deliver special Thanking treats as a welcome back idea!

Teachers

We all know how teachers can get burnt out with the craziness of the holiday season. This is perfect staff appreciation idea for a Thankful Thursday gift for a teacher. They can pay it forward to colleagues as a staff activity or graciously accept the gift for Thanksgiving and stop the activity there. In addition, this fun Thanksgiving activity for kids can be passed along from classroom to classroom. If you are the home room or PTA mom, ask your teacher about doing something like this to boost the morale of the school.

Whichever you choose, make sure that you let your kids in on your you’ve been gobbled project. It is a great way to teach them about the importance of caring for our friends and neighbors. Have them include a Thanksgiving coloring page, or a Thanksgiving card that they have made. Let them give their input on a gift that you include, and if they are fast runners you can let them leave the gift on the porch!

You’ve Been Gobbled Free Printable

free you've been goobled printable set

Download our free printables. including the You’ve Been + We’ve Been Gobbled Printable set. The kit comes with a door sign, door hangers, and Thanksgiving gift tags. Use the gift tags and attach them to baskets, the outside of paper lunch bags or a small gift boxes.

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The you’ve been gobbled Thanksgiving basket or gift bag is a great way to share some Thanksgiving cheer with those around you. Make sure that you include the you’ve been gobbled printables so that whomever you give it to can keep on paying it forward with holiday random acts of kindness. If someone has gobbled your family, make sure that you put the we’ve been gobbled door hanger on your door so that others will choose a family who hasn’t been gobbled yet.

You’ve Been Booed Holiday Ideas

The fun doesn’t end there. You can do this idea for every major holiday. Get Booed, Gobbled, Elfed, , Pierced, Egged and Shamrocked! These are all free holiday printables you can download today.

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  • Halloween You’ve Been Booed
  • Christmas You’ve Been Elfed
  • Valentine You’ve Been Pierced (coming soon)
  • Easter You’ve Been Egged (coming soon)
  • St. Patricks’ Day You’ve Been Shamrocked (coming soon)

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Save on Kellogg’s Tiger Paws Jumbo Snax

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Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunts – Indoor & Outdoor Set

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Want a pre-thanksgiving activity for the kids? Enjoy both an indoor and outdoor Thanksgiving treasure hunt to work up an appetite before a big Thanksgiving feast. This fun Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt printable set includes 20 rhyming riddles for clue cards.

Fun at home thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids printable

Do you want to add some extra fun to your Thanksgiving celebration this year? Why not try a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt? This is a great activity for kids of all ages and can be adapted to work for any size group. Plus, it makes a really nice family tradition after the Thanksgiving Macy’s parade but before the turkey is placed on the tablescape.

When all the cooking prep is done and before full bellies make an afternoon nap inevitable, break out the Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clues and let the fun begin! Your family and turkey day guests will love searching high and low for all the holiday-themed items on the list. As you go on your Thanksgiving treasure hunt, have small prizes along the way or alternatively, have a big gift with the last clue.

Indoor Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

These clues make the perfect Thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids or preschoolers, as well as for family members of all ages who are looking for an indoor activity to keep everyone entertained. The whole family (or even guests at a Friendsgiving) will enjoy this fall holiday activity!

Here are some tips to get you started:

1. Decide what kind of scavenger hunt you want to do. Will participants be working in teams or individually?

2. Print out a copy of our Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clues & answer key.

3. Choose the cards that will work best with your home, players, and the length of time you want the activity to last.

4. Hide the clue cards around the house or in plain sight, depending on the difficulty level you’re going for. Older kids can work with younger kids if the clues become challenging. Make sure to keep the first clue to start the game.

5. Explain the rules and read the first clue. Then let them loose to start scavenging!

thanksgiving scavenger hunt printable with 20 rhyming scavenger hunt clues

What sets our Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt apart from the others? This isn’t your ordinary Thanksgiving checklist. It includes 20 rhyming riddles that are clues.

Example rhyming clue cards include:

Thanksgiving is a day of thanks when family and friends gather to meet. Shake your feathers for treasure hunt fun, the first clue is under your dinner seat.

Turkey, potatoes and pumpkin pie, find your next clue where the clothes go to dry.

When finding the wishbone, you make a wish! When clearing the dinner table, where do you put a dirty dish?

In this at home scavenger hunt, use all the clues or omit the ones that do not fit your home. It can easily be adapted to every home, apartment and living situation.

Print your Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt PDF now!

Outdoor Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

If getting outside is more your jam, make your own cards for an outdoor Thanksgiving scavenger hunt! If you live somewhere where the November weather is predictable and you want to get your kids outdoors, and scavenger hunt outside may be a great choice for you.

outdoor thanksgiving scavenger hunt

To get started, make a list of 10-15 Thanksgiving-themed items that can be found around your house or back yard. This can be a team scavenger hunt race as teams compete the finish the challenge in the allotted limit. Instead ditch the time limit and keep this Thanksgiving scavenger hunt checklist as an individual task where the goal isn’t to race but only to finish.

Here’s a list of Thanksgiving scavenger hunt items to get you started:

  • A pumpkin
  • Scarecrow
  • An ear of corn
  • Leaves
  • Acorns
  • A pinecone
  • Turkey
  • Feather
  • Something orange
  • Something brown

After you have your list of items, write each item on its own slips of paper (or as a checklist like a bingo card.) If you’re doing this scavenger hunt with younger kids, you may want to provide a picture of the item along with the word.

Once you have all the slips of paper ready, hide them around your house or yard. Make sure to put the first slip of paper in an easy-to-find spot so that kids know where to start looking.

As with the indoor scavenger hunt, explain the rules and then let the kids loose to search for all the Thanksgiving-themed items! This can easily become a neighborhood scavenger hunt as you walk the streets to work up an appetite before the Thanksgiving feast. Just assign the kids an area for where to look. There’s no limit to Thanksgiving scavenger hunt ideas that you can do.

free printable thanksgiving scavenger hunt checklist nature outdoor

We created a sample free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt list get you started. This list is perfect for young kids as it has images for your Thanksgiving items. Find this free Thanksgiving scavenger hunt in the free printable library when you sign up for emails.

This Thanksgiving, ditch the electronics and try a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt! Your family and friends will love this fun holiday activity. No matter where you set up the hunt, you’re sure to have a great time!

Of course, we have more treasure hunts than only in the month of November. Enjoy these Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids for more fun year-round.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Thanksgiving day treasure hunt. Did you do something indoors? Did you take it outdoors? How old was your age group and what did they think?  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Fun Thanksgiving Ideas

For more ideas for a fun Thanksgiving activity this November try these:

Thanksgiving Games: From the classroom to the turkey day table, these Thanksgiving games are perfect for friends and family alike.

Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games: Have 60 seconds? Enjoy some of the best Thanksgiving day games using a stop watch and many common thanksgiving supplies. These Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games are memorable and oh so fun!

Friendsgiving Ideas: Is family gone? Enjoy a thanksgiving with friends, aka friendsgiving. From hosting tips, to recipes, thanksgiving activities and more. These Friendsgiving Ideas are perfect for your November holiday.

Year Round Scavenger Hunt Ideas: Take a look at these scavenger hunt ideas for the entire year. So much fun to be hand for every season. In aditiona to the thanksgiving holiday, enjoy Halloween, Christmas, a birthday, Easter and more! Get a full set of year-round scavenger hunt ideas in the store.

Free Thanksgiving Printables

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