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25 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas

12/9/2014

7 Comments

 
  There are some pretty awesome elf-on-the-shelf ideas out there. But I have to be honest - I don't have the time or inclination to set up elaborate displays featuring a stuffed elf each and every evening. 
Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for toddlers and preschoolers - Have fun with the tradition without the stress!
And, truth be told, toddlers and preschoolers, especially, don't need the elaborate. Kay was thrilled to find Ella, our own special elf, each morning, whether she was doing something silly, like drawing a picture or climbing the Christmas tree, or merely sitting contentedly looking out the window or sleeping in the dog's bed. (That's what I love about kids - simple is nearly always best!)
  Here are 25 ideas for having fun with this tradition - without adding an extra stress to the holiday (because none of us need that!):
elf shelf ideas quick easy preschoolers sunglasses toddlers
  • Dress-up 
  • Chilling with sunglasses (I think just the sunglasses alone with be cool, too!)  
  • Riding toy car or playing with cars 
  • Coloring 
Puzzle elf on shelf mark baylor
elf shelf easy ideas preschoolers glass hiding
  • Doing a puzzle {Mark Baylor}
  • Hanging out in the dollhouse
  • Hiding under a glass (Good thing elves don't need to breathe!)
  • Brings a Christmas movie and popcorn 
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  • Sleeping (in a shoebox or even a tissue box!) {Still Playing School}
  • Trying to get to the snacks 
  • Playing a game (Candy Land, anyone?) {Sweet Megan Kate}
  • Rolling down the stairs in the toilet paper roll {A Life in Balance}
elf shelf quick easy toddlers preschoolers reading
  • Slinky down the stairs (fun!)
  • Paper bag race (it could happen!)
  • Bring magic seeds 
  • Tea party with doll friends  (In this case Madeleine and Hello Kitty - Elf knows all the cool people!) 
  • Building with blocks or Legos 
  • Reading a book {The Jenny Evolution}
Elf climbing christmas tree craftulate
elf shelf mischievous drawing photos
  • Drawing on photos (mischievous little things, aren't they?) {Play Dr. Mom}
  • Sneaking from the cookie jar 
  • Hanging from the ceiling fan 
  • Climbing the Christmas tree {Craftulate}
elf shelf easy sledding show
  • Builds a snowflake out of Q-Tips 
  • Sandal sled {Inner Child Fun}
  • Gets into the stickers (and covers himself with them!)

  What unique places has your elf turned up? (I could always use more ideas!)
7 Comments
Megan
12/10/2014 05:05:46 pm

Slinky down the stairs, oh we have to do that one! LOL!

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Pamela D.
12/10/2014 05:07:39 pm

My toddler would love the sticker one, then she'd want to cover herself in stickers too! ;)

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Adventures of Adam link
11/29/2015 11:20:50 pm

What brilliant ideas. My personal favourite from the list is drawing on the photo frames! Love it.

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Tam
12/5/2017 11:53:34 am

How do you keep a toddler from wanting to touch him or move him out of the way?

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Jacks
12/15/2017 08:09:57 pm

You tell the child he will lose his magic and without his magic he can’t get back to the North Pole.

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Alicia
12/17/2017 08:44:05 pm

Tell him he will lose his magic. Read the book that comes with him, or watch the short elf on the shelf cartoon and show him what happens. When watching the show, say "oh no, the boy touched him and now hes sick, and kind of show him what happens

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Emma
11/4/2018 12:20:30 pm

Awesome my brother will love these

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