You’ll find 2 versions of the Elf on the Shelf floor is lava printable sign and a ‘clean your room’ sign to use during December. Best of all, they’re all FREE.

Before we get into the specific ideas, let’s cover some of the big topics that come up surrounding this holiday toy. This permission from Santa sign is great when you have lots of presents under the Christmas tree and the kids are dying to open just one. You could pen a letter 'from the elf' to your children, encouraging them to choose a toy that they don't play with anymore to benefit another child. It's another way the elf could spread some real Christmas cheer to those in need. Even with its growing popularity, Carol, Chanda and Christa want to keep one thing constant: to appreciate the elves’ simplicity. Christa shared with the Huffpost: “Everyone can enjoy The Elf on the Shelf for its general simplicity. It doesn’t need batteries. It’s all about imagination and some Christmas magic in the mix.”Dancing ballet – Pose your elf in a ballet position, maybe with a tiny makeshift tutu. It’s a charming scene, especially for kids who love dancing. 35. Little Detective

Maybe the family pet thinks your elf is a toy — we will never tell. Pose them next to each other when you hear the kids coming and your daily elf work is done! 61. Pause for an elf-ie.

Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas

This setup not only adds to the magic of the season but also encourages your children to think about their own letters to Santa. It’s a great idea to spark conversations about gratitude and good deeds during the Christmas time. 9. Fishing Adventure Hidden in an unexpected spot – Hide your elf in a new spot each day, like inside a coffee cup, under a pillow, or peeking out from a shelf. It turns each morning into a fun game of hide and seek. 15. Stargazing Elf This no-hassle activity requires nothing more than a piece of paper and a sprinkle of imagination to get started. Since then, the family has created other products inspired by ideas sent in from kids across the globe. Currently, they’ve expanded from their traditional Elf on the Shelf kit into Elf Pets, an elf clothing line and even Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical in select cities this year. This could be a good way to re-introduce the elf to your family life. You could say he crash-landed from Lapland into your tree on a paper plane.