3. Toilet Paper Roll Snowman: Elf stacks rolls of toilet paper to make a snowman.
4. Cereal Fun: Elf spells out a festive message with cereal on the kitchen counter.
5. Candy Cane Hunt: Elf hides candy canes around the house for the kids to find.
6. Super Elf: Dress your elf in a tiny cape and have it "fly" from a light fixture.
7. Snow Angel: Elf makes a snow angel in a small pile of flour on the countertop.
8. Banana Minions: Elf draws minion faces on bananas.
9. Christmas Tree Nap: Elf is found sleeping under the Christmas tree.
10. Sack Race: Elf sets up a mini sack race with other stuffed toys.
11. Fishing Adventure: Elf goes fishing in the sink or a bowl with a toothpick rod.
12. Elf Twister: Elf plays Twister with a homemade mini Twister board.
13. Cookie Thief: Elf gets caught with a half-eaten cookie.
14. Reading Time: Elf reads a Christmas story to other toys.
15. Zip Line Fun: Elf rides a zip line made from yarn or string.
16. Sticky Note Snowflakes: Elf decorates a window or mirror with snowflake-shaped sticky notes.
17. Tangled in Lights: Elf gets tangled in a string of Christmas lights.
18. Hot Cocoa Break: Elf enjoys a tiny cup of hot cocoa.
19. Gone Fishing: Elf fishes for goldfish crackers in a bowl.
20. Elf Portrait: Elf draws a self-portrait on a mini easel.
21. Yoga Elf: Elf strikes a yoga pose with a small towel or mat.
22. Candy Cane Sled: Elf uses a candy cane as a sled down a pillow or book ramp.
23. Elf Workout: Elf lifts mini marshmallow weights.
24. Sticky Situation: Elf gets "stuck" to the wall with a piece of tape.
25. Message in Spaghetti: Elf spells out a message with cooked spaghetti noodles.
26. Chocolates Galore: Elf dives into a bowl of chocolate candies.
27. Christmas Countdown: Elf updates a countdown to the Christmas board or calendar.
28. Gift Wrapping Helper: Elf wraps a small gift or gets tangled in wrapping paper.
29. Snowball Fight: Elf sets up a mini snowball fight scene with cotton balls.
30. Elf's Laundry Day: Elf hangs up tiny clothes on a string.
31. Hide and Seek:Elf hides in a stocking or behind a picture frame.
32. Cookie Decorating: Elf decorates cookies with icing and sprinkles.
33. Mug Hug: Elf cozies up inside a coffee mug.
34. Elf in the Fridge: Elf raids the fridge for a midnight snack.
35. Gingerbread House Construction: Elf builds a gingerbread house.
36. Christmas Carol Karaoke: Elf holds a microphone by a phone or tablet with lyrics on the screen.
37. Cotton Ball Igloo: An elf builds an igloo out of cotton balls.
38. Elf on the Shelf Selfie: Elf takes a selfie with a camera or phone.
39. S'mores Time:Elf roasts a mini marshmallow over a tea light candle.
40. Christmas Puzzle: Elf starts a Christmas puzzle for the family to finish.
41. Elf's Lemonade Stand: Elf sets up a mini lemonade stand with a sign.
42. Stilts Fun: Elf walks on stilts made from candy canes.
43. Balloon Ride: Elf floats away with a bunch of balloons.
44. Elf's Art Gallery: Elf displays mini artwork on the wall.
45. Tea Party: Elf has a tea party with dolls or action figures.
46. Elf's Magic Trick: Elf performs a magic trick with a coin or card.
47. Christmas Crafting: Elf makes a simple Christmas craft.
48. Elf's Bubble Bath: Elf takes a bubble bath in a bowl with pom-poms.
49. Board Game Night: Elf sets up a board game to play with other toys.
50. Baking Time: Elf mixes up some pretend cookie dough.
51. Elf's Obstacle Course: Elf creates an obstacle course with string and tape.
52. Secret Message: Elf writes a message with invisible ink (lemon juice) that appears when heated.
53. Elf's Disco Party: Elf sets up a mini disco with a flashlight and shiny paper.
54. Jingle Bell Rock: Elf rocks out with a tiny guitar and jingle bells.
55. Elf's Snow Globe: Elf sits inside a clear plastic cup decorated to look like a snow globe.
56. Candy Cane Jail: Elf is "locked" in a jail made of candy canes.
57. Elf's Science Experiment: Elf conducts a simple science experiment like a baking soda and vinegar volcano.
58. Christmas Origami: Elf folds paper into Christmas shapes.
59. Elf's Movie Night: Elf sets up a movie night with a small screen and popcorn.
60. Elf's Scavenger Hunt: Elf creates a scavenger hunt with clues for the kids.
61. Christmas Tree Farm: Elf sets up a mini Christmas tree farm with twigs and greenery.
62. Elf's Balancing Act: Elf balances on a ball or ornament.
63. Pancake Breakfast: Elf makes tiny pancakes for a toy feast.
64. Elf's Beauty Salon: Elf has a spa day with cotton pad face masks and cucumber slices.
65. North Pole Breakfast: Elf prepares a special North Pole-themed breakfast.
66. Elf's Photo Booth: Elf creates a photo booth with props for other toys.
67. Christmas Cookie Taste Test: Elf sets up a taste test with different cookies.
68. Elf's Hideout: Elf builds a fort out of books and blankets.
69. Elf's Magic Seeds: Elf plants "magic seeds" (tic tacs) that grow into candy canes overnight.
70. Elf's Chalk Art: Elf draws festive chalk art on a small chalkboard.
71. Christmas Caroling: Elf holds a songbook open to a Christmas carol.
72. Elf's Fashion Show: Elf dresses up in various outfits and has a runway show.
73. Elf's Pet: Elf brings a plush pet from the North Pole.
74. Christmas Bingo: Elf sets up a game of Christmas bingo for the family.
75. Elf's Treasure Hunt: Elf hides a small treasure for the kids to find.
76. Elf's Hot Air Balloon: Elf floats in a balloon made from a paper cup and a balloon.
77. Christmas Crafting: Elf makes Christmas cards or ornaments.
78. Elf's Winter Wonderland: Elf creates a winter scene with fake snow and mini trees.
79. Elf's Good Deed: Elf writes a note suggesting a good deed for the day.
80. Farewell Letter: On Christmas Eve, Elf writes a goodbye letter, thanking the kids for fun and reminding them he/she will report back to Santa one last time before heading to the North Pole.
Here are some additional tips for setting up your elf on the shelf
- Move your elf every night. The elf is supposed to move around the house while you're asleep.
- Get creative with your poses. The more creative you are, the more fun your kids will have.
- Use props. Props can help you create more elaborate scenes.
- Take pictures. Taking pictures of your elf is a great way to capture the memories of the season.
- Most importantly, have fun! The elf on the shelf is a fun tradition that can bring your family closer together.
