The Elf on the Shelf JOY Duvet Set, Combed Cotton, Multi-Colour,2 pieces, Single

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Games: from an inflatable unicorn to a candy-cane themed football goal and a mini four-in-a-row set, these Elf-sized games can be as fun for your kids as they are for the Elf! DIY With My Guy has created a printable letter from your Elf to help make this idea work. 62. Use these fun FREE printable notes

Make each day a learning experience by writing or printing out a set of clues to indicate the elf’s whereabouts. Swinging Elf on the Shelf Scatter some rice on a smooth surface, then place your elf on it so he or she is making a snow angel. (Flour or icing sugar will look more like snow, but they’re far more messy to clean up.) Elf on the Shelf wrapping Part and parcel of being ‘nice’ is that kids can never touch the elf. They are permitted to talk to them though, as much as they like. If they do give in to temptation, the story goes that the elf will then disappear, never to return.This one’s ideal if you use coffee machine pods. Pop a paper straw into a pod and sit your elf down ‘drinking it’, so it looks like he or she is taking a morning coffee break! Elf on the Shelf sledding You may find it helpful to set some ground rules with your kids, to help your Elf on the Shelf fun go more smoothly. Here are the official rules: For a goodbye letter, the Elf can thank your child for all the fun they've had, reassure them that presents are on their way, and that the Elf will see them next year. Perhaps include a note about how it pays to be good all year long! Elf has made a smiley face using Cheerios, or whatever cereals you have to hand, on the breakfast table. 17. Elf takes the pups for a walk

Have a big fry up ready for the kids when they come downstairs and place the Elf on the table holding the cutlery. He’s cooked everyone a tasty breakfast! 59. Elf plays drums

Quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas

The Elf only moves at night: that'll explain why your child never catches them in the act during the day, then! To avoid your child creeping down in the night to try to catch the Elf in the act, let them know that the Elf only moves when everyone's asleep. From an Elf on the Shelf train advent calendar to the Elf Pets range and the best Elf on the Shelf ideas for festive mischief, we hope this guide has given you some ideas about what to do with your December visitor. You can also buy different kinds of Elf on the Shelf advent train products made by other manufacturers. Oh no! Your Elf has somehow got hold of a washable marker and drawn moustaches, beards and devil horns on the glass fronts of framed family photos!

If you don't want to refer to your new buddy as 'Elf on the Shelf' every time, you might want to give them a name. Popular options include: What began with the book now includes a set with an elf figure, as well as a range of other Elf on the Shelf merchandise. Including the newer, yet already incredibly popular, ‘Elf Pets’ range. Turn the tables by placing the elf so it looks like it’s peeking into the gift bags being kept beneath the Christmas tree. Naughty elves! LEGO® Elf on the Shelf

Naughty and rude Elf on the Shelf ideas

As you can see in our ideas above, you don't necessarily need any fancy accessories to create awesome scenes that your kids will love. But if you really want to go all out, there are plenty of Elf on the Shelf accessories available online, such as: This works even better if you attach some of your child’s favourite action figures to the sleigh with wool or string as if they are pulling it! You could make it look like elf has crashed into the tree! Elf is on mummy or daddy’s computer or iPad surfing the internet for toys. 30. Flying with a parachute