It’s almost time for that crazy Elf to be back! I wonder what fun he’ll have up his sleeves this year! If you’re looking for some ideas and inspirations, these printables and crafts should come in handy for just that.
Elf on the Shelf has been a holiday tradition in our home since our oldest was 3. It’s a magical way for our kids to spend the holiday season. Unlike some elves, our Elf, Little Elf, is a kind little guy who often appears in funny or sweet situations. On his arrival day, which is after Thanksgiving, he comes back and throws the kids a big holiday breakfast. The past few years he’s brought activities for us to do as a family each day. After so many years of having him “visit,” I could use some fresh ideas. While the magic is gone for our oldest, our youngest still believes and is looking forward to his return this year.
Elf on the Shelf Printables and Crafts
If you’re like me and are looking for some new ideas or you need to make Elf time easier for you this year, this round up is just what you need. It includes everything you’ll need from when the Elf arrives to when it’s time to say goodbye. A few of the printables will make it easy for you to set up fun little scenes with your Elf this year. There are also some printables to help keep you organized and keep track of how the kids are doing so everyone can see their progress. Kids will also love making these Elf themed crafts. Maybe the Elf can even bring the materials along when they visit.
Elf on the Shelf Printables and Crafts
Kids will love these fun Elf on the Shelf themed crafts and activities. There are also some printables to help you set up cute scenes, keep you organized and keep track of how the kids are doing so everyone can see their progress.
For fans of the movie A Christmas Story, this printable Elf on a Shelf set is the perfect way to recreate the lamp scene from the movie.
For kids who love slime and Elf on a Shelf, this is a holiday craft they’ll love to do. Kids can make their very own slime, Elf style.
This is a 30 day calendar that can be used to keep track of ideas for your Elf on the Shelf or kids can use the calendar to keep track of what the Elf has been up to.
These printable boxes can be glued to create a donut box where that silly Elf can hide his goodies.
You can really get some fun STEM activities going with these fun ideas, activities and printables.
Kids will love these free printable playing cards throughout the holidays. This printable includes 52 cards in pdf format so you can print and go!
If you’re looking for a way to get things started, this welcome letter printable should do the trick. There’s also a DIY tutorial on how to make a shelf for the Elf to visit.
When you’re wrapping up the Elf on the Shelf idea, you can use this free goodbye letter as Elf says goodbye until next year.
If you want to create a baking scene with the Elf this year, this set will help you create a fun baking scene to set up.
These masks will look great on your Elf on the Shelf! You can have the kids help you put the masks together and leave them out for the Elf to try on.
These Elf footprint puppets are a great craft kids can do to get in the holiday spirit as they are waiting for the Elf to appear.
Kids will love using these printables to decode special messages left from the Elf.
You can use these behavior reports to keep track of how the kids are doing this year. The kids can see how things are going with reporting to Santa.
These planner stickers will help you remember fun Elf on the Shelf ideas you had this year.
Kids will love getting these notes with their Elf. These printables are set up so that you can add whatever text you want on it.
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Jessy
Wednesday 11th of August 2021
I like your list.
Orval
Monday 18th of January 2021
I enjoy reading through your website. Thanks!