Christmas Elf Ideas with FREE Printable Checklist and EASY Directions

Need Christmas Elf ideas? Grab the free printable of 24 ideas with EASY How-To Directions to keep Christmas MAGIC fun this year for you and your kids.

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Does your elf need help with their nightly holiday shenanigans? This free printable Elf list has 24 ideas that will make having an elf around the house loads of fun for everyone involved this December.

When you have one of Santa’s Elf’s visit for Christmas, it doesn’t have to be loads of work… All parents, teachers, and your Elf have to do is check off the ideas on the list (just like Santa). No need to brainstorm ideas late at night, this list of EASY, FUN and MISCHEVIOUS Elf ideas keeps your holiday fun and organized in your home or classroom until your Elf returns to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

The printable also includes a calendar so you can plan what order you want to execute each idea.

Know Someone Who is New to Christmas Elf Magic?

Print this Christmas Elf guide out and give it to them… they will be so thankful!

Need More Elf Ideas?

Having a Christmas Elf comes with a lot of ways to make Christmas magical. Keep everyone on track with the Elf Rules Poster so everyone knows they aren’t supposed to touch the elf. Use these printable Elf Note Cards to write messages from your elf. End the magic with a sweet Goodbye Letter from your Elf to soften the end of the magic and make an Elf Craft with your kiddos to decorate for Christmas.

Christmas Elf Ideas with FREE Printable Checklist

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What Elf on the Shelf Ideas are in the List?

Each idea is unique so you will have 24 ideas to carry you through! Download the freebie to check them all out. Ideas include the classic kitchen mayham, snow angel elf, and other funny ideas!

What Props Will You Need?

All the ideas are simple to pull off each evening and include using common household and Christmas items like q-tips, baking flour, toilet paper, marshmallows, paper, Christmas Tree, Christmas lights, and more. You shouldn’t have to run to the store for anything special… and you can always substitute supplies for things you have around the house.

I like to have a few Elf on the Shelf prop kits on hand like this Elf Baking Set (https://amzn.to/46zaGL6) and Foldable Elf Prop Sets.

How to Use the Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Download the pdf file (available at the end of this post) and print the list, no need to check it twice (like Santa). Each evening, choose one of the ideas on the list (you can go in order or check them off at random). The calendar that comes with the list can help you put your plan in order.

Follow the directions and arrange your Elf and props to go with the theme for each day. You can always hide your elf for your kids to find and/or add treats or small toys to by your elf to make finding him/her even more exciting!