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10 Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE Printables!

If you are doing Elf on the Shelf, here are 10 Easy elf on the shelf printables free to use.

10 Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE Printables

10 Easy elf on the shelf printables free

Here are 10 Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas for you that are easy to do and do not make a big mess. I have found lots of fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas but they are very time consuming and sometimes confusing to young children.

These Elf on the Shelf crafts that I have posted are easy for kids to do and not naughty ones. I have included a FREE Printable that includes what you need list for each idea.

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All you have to do is print, get the required items and set it out! It doesn't get any easier than that! If you don't have an Elf on the Shelf you can find them on Amazon.

1: Welcome Letter from Elf and a Treat

This is the night that you deliver the Elf. You can also include a treat for your children, just like I did. Explain to them about what the Elf is all about as it will excite them and make them look forward to what Elf on the Shelf has planned.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE Printables-Treat

What you need: Elf on the Shelf
Letter Printable
Kids Favorite Treat

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE Printables-Treat

2. How Big of a Bubble Can You Blow?

This is another treat night with Elf on the Shelf. Make sure to include your child's favorite bubble gum.
10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE Printables-Treat

What you need: Elf on the Shelf
Bubble Gum
Pink Balloon
Bubble Printable

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-Bubble Gum

3. Rudolph's Red Nose

For this Elf on the Shelf night of crafts, you will supply your child with a Rudolph's Red Nose so they can turn their Elf on the Shelf into a Rudolph Elf!

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-RudolphWhat you need: Elf on the Shelf
Red Nose
Rudolph Printable

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

4. Baby, Its Cold Outside!

For this Elf on the Shelf surprise, get a Chapstick in your child's favorite flavor and teach them the importance of protecting their lips from the elements when they are outside.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-Chapstick

What you need: Elf on the Shelf
Baby its cold outside Printable
Elf on the Shelf Chapstick

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

5. I Have My Eyes On You!

For this Elf on the Shelf craft, your child will have fun placing a pair of googly eyes onto the Elf. This will surely cause some giggles.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-Eyes on You

What You Need:  Elf On the Shelf
Googly Eyes
I've Got my eyes on you Printable

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

6. Elf's Favorite Jokes

This Elf on the Shelf night will surely have you in laughter. This night is joke night with the Elf on the Shelf supplying the jokes. Make sure the jokes are age appropriate.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

What you Need:  Elf on the Shelf
Both Joke Printables

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE Printables!

7. Candy Cane Hunt

For this Elf on the Shelf night you will need some candy canes to hide around the house. Hide them in easy reach of your children. Be prepared to give hints as to where they might be as you certainly do not want your child(ren) to become frustrated.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-Candy Cane

What you need:  Elf on the Shelf
12 Candy Canes
Candy Cane Hunt Printable

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

8. Snowball Fight

This Elf on the Shelf night is just for fun. Grab some mini marshmallows and let your child have a safe snowball fight with Elf on the Shelf.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-Snowball Fight

What you need: Elf on the Shelf
Mini Marshmallows
Snowball Printable

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

9. Fishing

A night of indoor fishing is what Elf on the Shelf has planned for your child. Have them count them as they pretend to catch them on the line.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-Fishing

What you need: Elf on the Shelf
Gold Fish
Stick
Twine
Fishing Printable

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

10. Kissing Booth

The children love the kissing booth that Elf on the Shelf has planned. They will be glad to give everyone in your household real kisses for only a nickel.

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable-Holiday Kisses

What you need: Elf on the Shelf
Hershey's Kisses
Plastic Bag
Kissing Booth Sign
Kissing Booth Printable

10 Elf On The Shelf Ideas and FREE daily Printable

***I hope you enjoyed these 10 Easy elf on the shelf printables free! Don't forget to check out our Newest idea: Do you want to build a snowman Elf on the Shelf Idea and Free Printable



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