Elf has all of the ingredients ready for a cup of hot chocolate including marshmallows! Kids can enjoy the treat! 48. Elf vandalises the family photos This one isn't for the faint-hearted... surprise your kids with a balloon and streamer barricade at the door of their bedroom. Set your own early morning wake-up call with colourful balloons, streamers, and tape, then leave the party-loving elf somewhere up high to keep watch.

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 Can elves drive? Or maybe they take a bus? Use whatever toy with wheels your child may have forgotten to put away and put the family elf inside for an all-aboard welcome, like this adorable school bus. 13. Ready to pop! Christmas Eve Tradition: Create a new tradition by gathering around the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Everyone can share their elf names and, for an added twist, narrate little stories about their elf personas. Helping with the laundry – Place the elf in a laundry basket, surrounded by small clothes or shelf accessories. It’s a cute way to include everyday chores in the elf’s adventures. 17. Train Conductor If you’re looking for a heartwarming Elf on the Shelf alternative, you can try doing “Journey to Bethlehem” this Christmas. What Are the Rules for Elf on the Shelf?

The Rules of Elf on the Shelf Explained for Parents

Fixing a toy car or toy boat – Have your elf ‘work’ on a toy car or boat with mini tools. It’s a creative way to include your child’s toys in the elf’s adventures. 37. Hot Chocolate Time Elf is hanging out on some tinsel! This tinsel is just draped over a small decorative shelf in our living room. It works great for a last-minute idea. 53. Elf is sorting the laundry FREE PRINTABLE ELF ON THE SHELF ACTIVITY CARDS: 24 CHALLENGES Pin our 24 Elf on the Shelf activities… How to get swole at the North Pole: Grab two marshmallows (gum drops would work too!) and a straw for your elf's own private sweat sesh. 19. Snow angels for Santa.

Say goodbye to your Elf with a special note or letter. See you again next year! FREE PRINTABLE ELF ON THE SHELF ACTIVITIES: 24 CHALLENGES So maybe you’ve already done a lot of these Elf on the Shelf ideas over the years and are looking for some new ideas… here’s a collection of 35 more easy (that’s my rule for everything Elf related if you didn’t already know), hilarious and likely you already have most of these props around your house. A playful snowball fight with mini marshmallows – Create a fun scene where your elf has a snowball fight using mini marshmallows. This is an easy setup that can bring lots of giggles the next morning. 4. Cookie Chef Here is another elf on the shelf floor is lava printable sign. This super cute letterboard sign is 2 inches squared and is the perfect size for your elf to hold. Ask your child to do a drawing for the elf. The next day have the elf holding a drawing in return for your child’s drawing. 20. Elf is hiding in a houseplantThis is another idea from @ready.set.teach.syd — make a mess of your counters with an elf that’s making ‘snow’ angels. Her kids actually came up with this idea, but it’s super simple and you could almost then organise your activities around the use of these counters for the whole day too! You’ll need to stuff the Elf into the balloon then blow it up. Push it in head first – its quite hard to do feet first! 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.