If your little ones have a sweet tooth, why not get your mysterious elf in on the action? The elf could sit on top of its very own little hot chocolate station with hot chocolate, marshmallows, and anything else you like to add to your winter-warming drinks. Drink up with the family, and enjoy! The next day, he will magically appear in the center of that table and stay there for the entire day. Joke Around With Your Elf on the Shelf

What's more fun than a coloring sheet? A coloring party that gets started by your family's elf (or elves!). Print some Christmas coloring sheets or simply open up to a coloring book that has been laying around and let your elves go to town. In this example, they color in the lines ... for the most part. Fun Elf On The Shelf IdeasThe next day put out two Kinder Eggs, or similar egg-shaped treat, instead of the real eggs. This one gives you two days of ideas! 4. Elf is riding on a sleigh It’s that time again! Yes, it’s Elf on the Shelf time. If you’re looking for some great free Elf on the Shelf printables, then read on.

In some cases, they could also disappear when touched, such as when a dog might get a hold of them. Before we get into the specific ideas, let’s cover some of the big topics that come up surrounding this holiday toy. Tic-tac-toe — but make it festive. Grab some painter's tape or washi tape, a couple small bows and any blank surface of your home for this fun (and easy!) play on a classic. 24. Elves watching ... "Elf"! Elf is eating chocolate spread or Nutella straight from the jar with a spoon and has some smeared on his mouth! 26. Upside down on the Christmas tree 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.

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Walk down the steps and put the elf on the tree. No need to overthink this one! 57. Down the hall ... or steps! Rather than moving them around each night, the kindness-focused elf can add points to a classroom reward chart or leave surprises on individual students’ desks. Just make sure your elf can be trusted with the prize box!

Don’t miss our free printable Elf on Strike signs. Another easy way to promote good behavior from your Elf. Find the Hidden Treat 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! She is a graduate of Binghamton University in New York and the journalism school of City University in London, where she earned a Masters in international journalism. One thing I don’t do, is threaten my kids that Sparkles is watching them and they best watch their behavior or Santa may get a bad report from the day. You can make this even more fun by using pen to drawer lumps of coal on the toilet rolls, plus add a little cloth to make it look like a scarf, to make them look like a snowman! Via Mummy of Four Image via Unique Young Mum 8. Chocoholic ElfYou’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! Soo Kim is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. She covers various lifestyle stories, specializing in travel and health. She is also a South Korea expert who regularly covers Korean culture and entertainment, from the latest K-dramas, including Squid Game, Korean films and K-pop news to exclusive interviews with the biggest Korean actors. She is the author of the book How to Live Korean, which is available in 11 languages, and co-author of the book Hello, South Korea: Meet the Country Behind Hallyu. Make sleepy elf a bed out of a box of tissues, using some folded up tissues as a pillow and a tissue as a duvet. 44. Swinging from the ceiling