As we enter into the holiday season one thing is on every parent’s mind: “How am I going to pose our Elf on the Shelf this year?” Seriously, there is so much pressure to be clever with your Elf on the Shelf. He’s just supposed to sit there and take notes, but then Pinterest happened and– Okay. Breathe. We’ve got this. Actually, you’ve got this. It’s a known fact that putting Elf on a Shelf in funny situations is entertaining for kids and adults. It’s also a bit of an addicting experience, once you develop a knack for it. But it isn’t always easy to get started on coming up with your own ideas for the elf. That’s where my printable Elf on the Shelf notes and ideas come in.
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Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Print out these two sheets filled with 25 great Elf on the Shelf ideas and some notes from the elf to use throughout the month of December. Now, this game of putting the elf in the middle of various acts can be changed to entertain different children of different age ranges. Although the elf is not supposed to be naughty it is more entertaining to have him do “naughty” things, such as putting his hand in the cookie jar, or drawing funny faces on a family portrait. These things don’t point to the straight-laced persona the Elf is meant to portray. However, older kids who don’t take it all too seriously, enjoy it.
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In addition to the list of Elf on the Shelf, there is also a sheet of notes from the elf. These are cards you can cut out with various messages you can incorporate into some of these fun ideas.
