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Interactive Weather Printable for Christmas Elves

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

published date: November 09, 2022
modified datt: January 22,2024

Turn your Christmas Elf into a meteorologist! “The weather outside is….” Have fun making weather observations with this printable weather map idea for toddlers. Comes with a fun interactive printable. New creative, funny, and original Ideas for Christmas Elves daily.

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Use your Elf doll to help teach your child about the weather. This fun weather idea is perfect for a younger crowd.

What are some cute Toddlers Ideas for Elf

Toddlers and preschoolers are the typical age group for when holiday Elf arrives in a family. Because of this, Christmas Elf ideas you have are endless. You don’t have to worry about repeating yourself from a previous season or year.

If you are introducing a North Pole visitor to preschoolers, take a look at these easy and fun ideas for holiday elves. To spread holiday cheer consider using some of their beloved items (toys, lovies, games, etc.) Also use some fun ideas for things they might be learning… letters, weather, Jesus. Incorporating some of their favorite items and some new concepts to them can actually help you create an easy holidya season.

Take a look at these fun  ideas for young children:

  • Elf holds baby Jesus from a manger
  • Elf reads a boy
  • Elf plays with LEGOs
  • Elf makes Skittles rainbow
  • Elf creates snowflakes from Q-tips
  • Elf brings a weather map

You can see these ideas and more when you look at our entire list of Ideas for Toddlers.

…. and now for the weather, it will be sunny unless it rains…

Weather Idea

If your child learning about the concept of weather. Does he or she look at the sky and talk about if there is sun, clouds, rain, or snow? Have fun with this interactive weather printable for a fun idea they can do with their family Elf.

Create a meteorologist Elf.

Supplies

Instructions

printable Elf on the Shelf weather idea

Using our weather printable, print out the weather chart (see below.) Cut apart the pieces

Have your little guy deliver it to your child one evening. Hang the chart beside the Christmas Elf.

In the morning your child will see this weather chart.

Talk to them about the observations they see outside and help them use glue or tape to add today’s weather to the weather map.

Write down the high and low.

Do this weather report for one day or keep a running list of weather for the month.

Take it Further

For a few extra ideas for this Elf idea, consider the following.

  • Take National Weather Service just for kids station to extend the lesson.
  • Use a drink umbrella and Barbie raincoat for a fun weather man elf idea.
  • Label your visitor with a fun name like Jim Cantore or another famous meteorologist name
  • Use a marker and paper and write a funny message for the adults and older kids to enjoy like “…. and now for the weather, it will be sunny unless it rains.”
  • Create the weather inside. Use construction paper to create a fun yellow and orange sun. Bring fake snow and have your mischievous little guy create a little mess for some mischief.
  • Play with puns. Consider a funny under the weather idea when bringing this printable weather observation chart from your little elves.

Weather Printable for Toddlers

Printable Elf Weather Worksheet for kids

In addition to many of our popular Elf props, download this weather printable set. Make daily weather observations of sun, snow, wind, rain, storms, and clouds.

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Printable Home Staging Forms

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: November 08, 2022
modified datt: November 09,2022

Home staging is the key to getting a top dollar price for your property.  This printable home staging form can help you get your home staged to sell and quickly. A step by step guide to getting your home ready to sell ASAP! Download and print our free home staging worksheet to help you get your house in tip-top shape.

Home staging is so important when it comes to your home’s resale. Eighty-two percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home.

Looking for a home staging checklist? Look no further!  I’ve put together this Home Staging printable PDF that can help you get your home staged and ready to sell. Sure, you can hire a professional stagers, but with this list, you’ll be able to do it all yourself!

Here are a few tips for staging your home, so that it can sell.

Make a Good First Impression

The first stop on the home staging checklist is to make a good impression. Start in a room and take a slow look around. For example, this includes things like checking the door entrance to ensure the door doesn’t have any damage, painting the front door, and making sure the doorbell works and so on. Make sure you check out these home staging ideas to make your home staging process so much easier.

Take a look at your…

  • Front Porch
  • Garage
  • Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Bedrooms
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Master Bedroom
  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Closests

Walk through each of these spaces and and take a look around as if seeing it for the first time. A friend can come in hand with this process. Real estate agents will often do a walk through with home sellers, as well. They want top dollar and a successful home sale too!

Do the Repairs

The next part of the home staging checklist includes doing the repairs. This may be the hardest part to get motivated to do, but it’s worth it! Do your best to accomplish DIY tasks. Eliminate the home staging services and save the harder tasks for a handyman.

  • Use Mr. Clean eraser to eliminate stains on the wall, stairs, sinks, tubs, etc
  • Paint walls and touch up scratches
  • Replace bad lights in light fixtures
  • Replace personal photos with discounted artwork

Buyers don’t want to see things like leaky faucets, cracked tiles, or damaged walls. Fixing these things can make a big difference in the appearance of your home and can potentially increase its value.

Depersonalize the Space

When potential buyers come to look at the house, they want to envision themselves living there. This can be difficult if your space is filled with personal items like family photos or memorabilia. Part of the home staging checklist involves depersonalizing the space by removing these items and creating a more neutral, inviting atmosphere.

Download the Home Staging Template PDF

These are only 3 tips out of 12 (plus extra tips) to help you through this process. Sometimes a checklist can really help you get more done, faster! Knowing that everything is listed that you need to do.

Become your own home stager with this handy checklist. From the windows to the walls, this budget-friendly printable resource will eliminate the professional home stager and put the resources in your hand.

Download the printable Home Staging template PDF and get started on selling your home.

Home Staging Template Printable

What is the 3 foot 5 foot rule in home staging?

The 3 foot 5 foot rule states that when walking through a room, every surface within 3 feet and 5 feet of the floor should be clear and free of clutter. This includes shelves, countertops, tables, floors, etc. By eliminating the clutter, your home’s best features will pop – that cute corner, that amazing arch, those roomy walk in closets, that bright window…!

Rent a storage container for a month. Grabbing something like a POD can be quickly filled in your driveway. The pod is picked up and your stuff can be sent directly to your new home. Doing part of the moving of furniture and things yourself mgiht even save on moving expenses.

What should you not do when staging a house?

  • Do not leave personal items on display.
  • Do not leave pet items or odors in the house.
  • Do not use overly bold or bright paint colors.
  • Do not leave unfinished projects or repairs undone.
  • Do not leave outdated or worn furniture and decorations.
  • Do not neglect proper lighting and cleanliness.
  • Do not forget curb appeal and the exterior of the house.
  • Do not neglect to stage all rooms, including bathrooms and kitchens.

How do I prepare my house for staging?

  • Declutter and deep clean the entire house.
  • Make necessary repairs or updates.
  • Remove personal items and excessive knick-knacks.
  • Arrange furniture in a way that promotes spaciousness and functionality.
  • Enhance curb appeal by tending to the landscaping.
  • Use neutral, inviting paint colors, and decor.
  • Ensure good lighting throughout the house.
  • Stage all rooms, including bathrooms, and kitchens.

Small tips include add  a new and clean welcome mat. Hang a few fresh towels. Open blinds and curtains for natural light.

The next time you’re looking for help on selling your home, this home staging checklist is a huge task helper! You can do it yourself and save money, but still make a great impression on potential buyers. With these tips, you won’t forget anything, which will help you easily sell your home in no time.

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More Home Staging Resources

If you plan on moving soon, check out our moving hacks and tips. Excellent resources for a budget friendly move including our moving binder resource. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these visual list of House Staging Ideas. If you are looking to improve the value of your home before it goes on the market? Use these house staging tips to highlight your home’s strengths and downplay its weaknesses. Pin to Pinterest.

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Printable Nutcracker Activity For Kids

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by Filed Under: Baby, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: November 08, 2022
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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!)

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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.

Christmas Eve Family Traditions

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Best Photo Spots in Disney World Parks

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media, Travel

published date: November 07, 2022
modified datt: November 07,2022

Say Cheese! Enjoy a guide to the best photo spots in all Disney World parks including the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. Download this free Disney Bingo checklist printable to keep track of your great photo opportunities, Disney selfie locations, & character photo challenge. This is a fun family activity for visiting the Disney parks in Orlando, Florida.

Places to take photos at Disney

Disney World is a magical place for people of all ages. With four theme parks, two water parks, and more than thirty resorts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re looking for the best photo spots in Disney World, there is a way to do that! Introducing this Disney Photo Spots Checklist and Bring printable! This is the best way to spend your time at Disney wisely! These are Disney World photo spots worth checking out!

How to Take the Best Photos at Disney

Are you headed to Orlando, Florida? If you are going on your dream vacation, you will of course want to turn some memories into amazing snap shots. Since you have this printable that gives you the best photo spots at Disney, you may be wondering how you can take the best photos at Walt Disney World.

Give these tips a try:

1. Timing is everything

Try to take your photos during off-peak hours when there are fewer people around. This will help you avoid crowds and get the best shots. In addition to finding an uncrowded spot, capture the moment. If you see your children in a belly laugh moment, go ahead and take a dozen or so photos. You can erase the excess later after you capture the best moment in a picture.

how to take photos at disney

2. Bring a tripod

This will help you take clear, steady photos that are perfect for capturing memories. Tripods can be a lot of work to remember, but they will help you take amazing pictures.

3. Use a DSLR camera or Your Phone’s Camera

If you have one, use it! This will give you the best quality photos. Don’t forget about your phone’s camera as well! Play with the lighting and some of the camera app lenses. In this photo, we adjusted the late afternoon lighting to give my daughter a perfect silhouette with her Mickey Balloon.

4. Be patient and have fun!

If you’re waiting for a perfect shot, be patient. It’ll be worth it in the end. At the end of the day, remember to have fun and enjoy your time at Disney World!

5. Disney PhotoPass Service

If you are looking for a concierge memory maker, consider the Disney Photo Pass. This will allow you to become hands off when it comes to taking the photos of your amazing vacation. From plastic card encoded card with a chip or your MagicBand, simply scan your card/band with the park’s official photographers. For a flat rate, you can have your unlimited family photos taken by every photographer in the park and get all the photos attached to your account. It’s easy to link your photos to your Disney account! You can use your MagicBand, Disney PhotoPass card, theme park ticket or annual pass. Read more on their Frequently Asked Questions page.

Frugal Savings Tip: Why reinvent the wheel?! Even if you don’t pay for the Disney Photo Pace, pay attention to the Disney Photo Pass spots. The Disney team and photopass photographers have already done all the hard work. Trust us, they know their great photo spots and backdrops. They are trying to sell hundreds of photos in these dream locations.

Finding the Best Photo Spots at Disney

While the printable does list all of the best photo spots at Disney, here are some of my favorite places listed. The best photo spots in Disney World need to be known and I’m going to tell you ALL about them!

When it comes to taking a photo at Disney, some of the best photo spots include:

Magic Kingdom Photo Spots

  • Main Street USA
  • Tomorrowland
  • Liberty Square

Epcot Photo Spots

  • World Discovery
  • World Nature
  • World Celebration
  • World Showcase

Animal Kingdom Photo Spots

  • Dinoland
  • Pandora
  • Africa
  • Asia

Hollywood Studios Photo Spots

  • Hollywood Boulevard
  • Toy Story Land
  • Galaxy’s Edge
  • Echo Lake

Don’t worry, each Disney Park is listed on the printable with the perfect photo spots available! These are just some of the best photo spots the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot offer!

Taking a selfie is so much fun, you don’t want to forget to take a selfie or two when you go! In addition, take a look at some of these selfie ideas.

Magic Kingdom Selfie Spots

  • The Purple Wall
  • Cinderella’s Castle
  • Mainstreet Balloons
  • Tangled Restrooms

Epcot Selfie Spots

  • Giant Troll in Norway
  • Gardens & Temple in China
  • Trevy Fountain in Italy

Animal Kingdom Selfie Spots

  • Moss Wall World of Pandora
  • Floating Mountains at World of Pandroa
  • Tree of Life
  • Harambe Market in Africa

Hollywood Studios Selfie Spots

  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  • Pixar Ball
  • Star War’s Galaxy Edge
  • Sunset Boulevard Shops

Character Selfie Challenge

In this free Disney printable, make sure you also check out the Character Selfie Challenge, where you can challenge yourself to get a selfie with as many characters as possible.

  • Tiana at Princess Fairytale all in Magic Kingdom
  • Goofy at Epcot’s main entrance
  • Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus in Epcot
  • Kevin on Discovery Island in Animal Kingdom
  • Doc McStuffins at Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios
  • Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams in Hollywood Studios

Instagram Walls

Snag a picture at one of the best Instagram Walls, which are also listed on this printable.

  • The Purple Wall at Tomorrowland Terrace in the Magic Kingdom
  • The Candystripe Wall at the Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom
  • The Bubble Gum Wall at Spaceship Earth in Epcot
  • You are Most Beautiful Wall near Harambe Market in the Animal Kingdom
  • Popsicle Stick Wall at the exit of the Toy Story Midway Mania Ride in Hollywood Studios

Disney Photo Bingo

As you have fun at Disney, make sure you check out this Disney Photo Bingo, also listed on the printable. This is a game you can print out for when you actually head to Disney World. The idea is to get a BINGO by doing what’s listed on the card! You can try and fill the whole card or just a whole row.

The best photos at Disney printable

Go ahead and print off this Disney Spot Checklists & Bingo. With this printable ready to go, you’re bound to have more fun at Disney than you ever imagined.

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More Disney Fun

Do you still need MORE to do at Disney World?

Are you wondering if there is something you are missing when you visit Walt Disney World? With the parks so spread out and big, there is bound to be something that only an insider knows about… you know, Disney Secrets! We gathered some of the best Disney Insider tips for your next Disney World vacation so you are sure to make the most of your time there.

In addition, you have your very on Disney planner right here! Start checking things off your Disney World Bucket List! This includes a list of fun things to do at the Magic Kingdom. Pin to Pinterest.

If you love a good checklist, check this out. Enjoy this Disney World Scavenger Hunt and Disney World Challenges. Make it a game amoung the family or against each other. Pin to Pinterest.

Disney Challenges Printable and Disney Scavenger Hunt

Love a good Disney activity? Enjoy these Free Disney World printables. Worksheets, activities, décor and more. Pin to Pinterest.

Free Disney Printables

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In your opinion, what are the best photo spots at Disney Resorts and all the Disney Lands?



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Christmas Eve Box Printable

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published date: November 07, 2022
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Want a family-friendly holiday tradition? A Christmas Eve Box is something everyone will love from toddlers, to teens and even adults. Learn what to put in a magical Christmas Eve gift box & get your free printable set now!

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Twas the night before Christmas…

Christmas is a season for quality time with family and friends. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by making your own DIY Christmas Eve box! This simple project is easy and affordable, and it’s a great way to get the whole family involved in the Christmas spirit on December 24th.

Take a look at what to put in a Christmas Eve gift box, how to make your DIY box, and how to prep for a magical Christmas day. This fun Christmas Eve Box printable is well worth printing out and using this holiday season!

What is the story behind a Christmas Eve box?

First, what exact is a Christmas Eve box and how has it become a holiday tradition? In some European countries, a Christmas Eve box is filled with small gifts and treats to be opened on the evening before Christmas. It’s a fun way to add even more excitement and anticipation to the holiday season. Inside the Christmas box are Christmas-themed objects the entire family can enjoy.

Why You’ll Love This Christmas Eve Box Printable

As the holidays approach, it’s time to start thinking about all of the fun traditions that you and your family love. One of our favorites is creating special Christmas Eve boxes filled with goodies to help make the night before Christmas even more magical and festive.

They Make the Night Before Christmas Even More Special

One of the best things about Christmas Eve boxes is that they help to make the already-special night before Christmas even more so. Whether you fill your box with cozy Christmas pjs, a festive movie, or a special treat. With the right gift items, opening up your magical Christmas Eve box is sure to get you even more excited for Santa’s arrival the next day.

They’re a Great Way to Show Your loved Ones How Much You Care

Christmas Eve boxes are also a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. The thought and effort that goes into creating a box filled with festive and personalized items is sure to be appreciated. Plus, it’s a great way to show your family how much you enjoy spending time with them during the holidays.

They Bring Everyone Together

Christmas Eve boxes are a great way to bring everyone together. If you have kids, they’ll love getting their own special box on Christmas Eve. And if you don’t have kids, it’s a fun way to connect with your partner or other loved ones. No matter who you share your Christmas Eve box with, it’s sure to be a bonding experience. This can take a place as a matching PJ night, family movie night or even a Christmas game night.

What’s in the Christmas Eve Box Printable?

Create a new family tradition this holiday season.  To create your DIY Christmas Eve Box, we put together a set of Christmas printables. Instantly download your Christmas Eve Box labels and list of Christmas gift ideas and get rolling.

Included in the free printable set are…

  • Christmas tags – Christmas eve box labels can be used for labeling your box and adding a special touch.
  • Christmas Eve box ideas – a list of Christmas gift ideas for what to put in your Christmas box!
  • To and from sign – Your Christmas box will need a gift tag to let you know it’s to and from!

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What do you put in a Christmas Eve box?

When deciding what to put in a boxed Christmas eve gift, consider every member of the family. A Christmas Eve box should have a family focus where everyone feels included with what is inside the Christmas box

Some gift ideas for what to include in your Christmas Eve box are cozy pajamas, hot chocolate mix, a holiday movie or book, festive cookies or treats, and even small gifts.

Take a look at this list of fun ideas for  Christmas Eve Box Fillers.

  • Christmas Pajamas
  • Slippers
  • Reindeer Food
  • Christmas Book
  • Christmas Movie
  • Hot Chocolate Goodies including mugs, cocoa mix, candy canes and marshmallows
  • Christmas Recipe Ingredients
  • Family Ornaments
  • Christmas Crafts
  • Seasonal Popcorn
  • Something to Read, Want Wear, Read Etc.

The sky’s the limit when it comes to filling your homemade Christmas Eve box with special items that will make the night before Christmas even more memorable.

Do you wrap presents in a Christmas Eve box?

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It’s up to personal preference whether or not you choose to wrap the items in your Christmas Eve box. Some people like to give their loved ones a surprise by wrapping each item with wrapping paper, while others prefer to leave them unwrapped for easy access on Christmas Eve. It all depends on what will make the experience most enjoyable for you and your family.

There are few clever ways to create your “box”

  • Wooden Christmas Eve Box
  • Cardboard Box Christmas Eve Box
  • Individually Wrapped Presents

Make sure you grab this Christmas Eve Box printable. Use our many Christmas box labels to make your very own gift boxes this holiday season. Use a basket, wooden crate, cardboard box, or wrapping paper.

What’s your favorite part of putting together holiday gifts?

Fun Christmas Ideas

There are plenty of other ways to have fun this Christmas. Take a look at these cute family-friendly Christmas ideas that are fun for everyone.

Do you love a good holiday tradition for the family. Take a look at this list of Christmas Eve Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Christmas Eve Family Traditions

Keep the magic of the season alive all December long. This list of 25+ Christmas Traditions can be used the entire season long. Pin to Pinterest.

Fun Christmas traditions

Don’t forget the Elf leaves on Christmas Day. Take a look at these Christmas Eve Elf on the Shelf Ideas for saying good-bye. Ideas for toddlers to teens. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your DIY Christmas Box Ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Elf on the Shelf Free Christmas Countdown Printable

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Santa’s putting together his naughty and nice list. Download and print this Elf on the Shelf free Christmas countdown PDF plus bonus nice & naughty list today! New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Christmas Countdown free printable

Christmas will be here before you know it and you know what that means…excited kids who just can’t wait for the big day. Help them to express their excitement, countdown the days, and maybe even encourage good behavior with a Christmas countdown!

How do you make a Christmas countdown at home?

If you are the parent of a young child, you know the phrase “how many days until…?” A family Christmas countdown can help to really bring the length of time until Christmas home in a tangible way that little kids can see. Plus if you are making your own, they create fun activities in anticipation of Christmas.

There are plenty of ways to create Christmas countdowns…

Most kids know all about Santa and how he’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out who’s naughty or nice. These adorable Santa countdown ideas give your child a visual of how close December 25th is. They don’t want to end up on the naughty list this close to Christmas, do they?

In addition to the above Christmas Countdown ideas, help your child countdown the days until Christmas with a free Christmas countdown printable!

Christmas Countdown Printable

To help parents are tired of repeating themselves, we put together a blank printable Christmas countdown template. Download and print this printable countdown. You can laminate it so you can daily write down the days until Christmas with a dry erase marker and hang it from the fridge or a common area in the home. If you have a hole punch and string, turn this into holiday decorations and put it on the top of the tree or a fireplace mantel for a fun place to display a countdown.

christmas countdown elf on the shelf naughty and nice list printable

Instead of lamination, some parents and teachers prefer to slip the Christmas calendar countdown and Santa Claus’s naughty or nice list inside of a picture frame. Since there is not as much room to trim this 8.5 x 11 printable PDF, consider picking up an 8.5 x 11 photo frame so it fits the actual size.


You can still use your dry erase markers to easily write and wipe off numbers and dates from the frames. You might even pick up a special Christmas-themed picture frame at your local dollar store.

How many days until Christmas?

Use this Christmas Clock to keep track of the days until Christmas morning.

This free printable Christmas countdown calendar also helps you to keep track of how many days are left until Christmas. If you change the numbers on the calendar each day you can just say there are only “ #” number of days left until Christmas once a day instead of being asked a million times per day.

Well, that’s the idea anyway…they still might ask. Just hopefully not over and over.

So how should you use this Christmas printable countdown? There are a couple of different ways that you might choose to use it. The final page of this free printable counting down the days to Christmas set is a page with how many days are left until Christmas. Laminate this page, or put it in a clear sheet protector and hang it where the kiddos can see it. Use a dry erase marker and write the correct number of days remaining until Christmas.

Santa’s Naughty and Nice List Printable

Elf on the shelf grinch on the naughty list nice list

As the days until Christmas get closer, we wanted to add another fun Christmas printable. How about something a bit naughty or nice.

The 2nd page of this three page set is Santa’s naughty or nice list. You can print this page for each individual child and track not only if they are on the naughty or nice list, but how many days they have spent on each one. There is a place for them to write their names right at the top of the page so you know who it belongs to. This is something the Scout Elves can deliver closer to Christmas or early in the season.

You can also use this second page with Santa’s naughty list or nice list in a classroom setting or with a Christmas party. Laminate Santa’s official nice list and write each child’s first name on the naughty or nice side according to their behavior in class each day with your dry erase marker. You can of course always move their names from one side to the other if their behavior changes over the course of the day.

If this would bring shame to to your students/child, maybe keep this private and light hearted. The goal is recognizing good favour, good deeds and your good boy and girl with their name written on the good list.

Elf on the Shelf Good and Bad Behavior Ideas: Hey mom! See also these encouraging Elf on the Shelf Behavior Ideas. Santa’s helpers have many ways they can help and this blog post is your resource of recommendations and ideas!

Christmas Elf on the Shelf Countdown Ideas

And don’t forget everyone’s favorite elf. Santa’s little helper is a popular activity that parents and kids both love each holiday season.
In fact, if you need creative Elf on the Shelf ideas, you can have the Elf on a Shelf deliver the countdown and naughty or nice list to make it even more fun!

Don’t have an Elf on a Shelf yet? Here’s what you need to know about Santa’s helpers!

Elf Countdown Examples

cute elf on the shelf countdown ideas

Take a look at these fun Elf on the Shelf blog ideas and how you can incorporate your free countdown printable into your daily Elf ideas.

Let’s use our Christmas count down free printable and put together a fun Elf on the Shelf countdown calendar.

Tip! Parents, don’t forget this Elf on the Shelf calendar for planning your own Elf ideas until Christmas!

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Directions

Access our free download in the Elf printable library. Download the Christmas countdown and naughty and nice list.

Print the printable set at home (or at an online print shop.)

Laminate both sheets so that you are able to use them with dry erase markers.

You and your child keep track of the days until Christmas.

Talk about good and bad behavior in an encouraging way and keep track of the naughty and nice list.

This list can also come from Santa in a special envelope one time a few days before Christmas with your child’s names listed under nice.

These free Christmas countdown and Santa’s naughty or nice list printables are really cute and they help to bring a little excitement and joy to you and your kids. They might even keep your kid’s behavior in check as they work hard to make sure the department of Christmas affairs keeps them on Santa’s nice list. He is watching, you know!

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Free Elf on the Shelf Countdown Printables

Use this fun Naughty or Nice List printable plus free Christmas Countdown calendar printable with or without your Elf doll. This is available in our Elf on the Shelf free printable library!

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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.

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Want more help on social media? 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 about ho the Christmas Countdown Calendar and Santa’s list worked for your family members.

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Elf on the Shelf Target Practice Printable with Ketchup

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Grab this free printable Elf on the shelf Target Practice. have fun creating a silly and messy Elf idea using ketchup and a few materials from your kitchen. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Target Practice Idea with Ketchp

Don’t let your eyes fool you. No reason to hypnotize yourself with the rotating red and white bullseye… doesn’t Target seem to do that? Today we are talking all things Elf on the Shelf and Target but don’t’ worry. You won’t walk in a Target for one thing and end up with a cart full of things. In fact, in this Elf on the Shelf Target focused blog post, we are gifting you a free Elf on the Shelf Target printable to have create a hilarious Elf on the Shelf idea with a ketchup bullseye!

Let’s begin!

Elf on the Shelf Target

First let’s talk about Elf on a Shelf and Target stores. Target department store is an excellent resource for buying Elf on the Shelf dolls and accessories online. Elf on the Shelf Target items include stands, scooters, prop kits, elf pets, elf costumes elf books and more.

From personal experience, many times, I have been able to purchase presale Elf on the Shelf at Target before accessories and props are even live. This allows me to purchase and “forget it” as the item ships, once the New Elf the Shelf products hit the shelves.

Take a look at a few of these cute Elf on the Shelf props at Target.

See the full Target Elf on the Shelf section online. Many of those items are available for pre-order early in the Elf season.

Elf on the Shelf Ketchup Target Practice

free Printable Elf on the Shelf Ketchup Target Practice

Want to have target practice fun? Looking for a silly Elf on the Shelf idea? We have your covered. This messy elf idea with ketchup can be implemented quickly with a few materials in your kitchen and home office.

Materials


Instructions

Start by downloading the Elf on the Shelf Target practice free printable (see below.) We include a printable bullseye with number or without numbers. You choose. Once you have downloaded your digital file, print from your at home computer or local print shop.

For this funny Elf on the Shelf idea, hang up the Target Practice with tape. The backsplash of a kitchen countertop is an excellent location.

Lay a cookie tray on your countertop or stovetop. This is a messy Elf on the Shelf idea.

Spray the ketchup to hit anywhere on the target bullseye. The center is best – wink!

Sit the Scout Elf doll on top of the ketchup

This Elf idea took under 5 minutes quick!

Extend the Elf Idea

You are not limited by how we have staged this Elf on the Shelf Idea. Extend this funny elf idea by adding your own touch.

  • In similar fashion, turn this into an Elf on the Shelf Bathroom idea. Just use toothpaste instead of Ketchup.
  • Hang Elf from a zip line from the banister or top of the stairs. This can be made of ribbon and have Elf swing in toward the Target practice for landing.
  • Use an Elf on the Shelf Parachute for Arrival and have Elf land on a bullseyes eye from the ceiling fan or the fire place.
  • Write a note to Santa and ask him to deliver Christmas presents to the bulleyes eye. Place below the fireplace or on the Christmas tree and see if he delivers toys, stocking stuffers or small trinket.
  • Reindeer poop is a little bit naughty (unless it’s chocolate and then oh so nice.) In this naughty elf idea, use your reindeer Elf pet and use the target practice printable for small reindeer poop pellets. Oh deer!
  • Put the target below an Elf on the Shelf Toilet paper Roll Ball Run. See if the pom-poms land on the Target.
  • For good behavior, add a special treat to the center of the bullseye like a cupcake with sprinkles scattered about.
  • Use the bullseye at the end of an Elf on the Shelf Scavenger hunt for a small prize.
  • For a last minute idea, place a cup of hot chocolate in the middle of the printable target.  Use mini marshmallows and allow your child to toss them into the cup of hot cocoa for a silly elf activity.
  • Grab a sling shot toy and cotton balls. This target is perfect for a little bit of mischief.

Did you do anything different? Leave a comment below and share your creative ideas. Tell us how you used this Elf Target Practice.

Elf Printables

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Free Elf on the Shelf Target Printable

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We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! This Elf on the Shelf Target Bullseye eye download in our free gift to you.

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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 scenarios, 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. Santa’s helpers 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 popular posts and Elf on the Shelf links to come up with crate ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

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Follow on social media! 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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Elf on the Shelf Report Cards & Ideas for Behavior

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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

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?

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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.

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!

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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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.

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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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