Elf on the Shelf Board Game

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With a little prep work the family elf can arrive by balloon. Companies offering balloon elf arrivals are available online, or parents can snag a balloon at the store and tie their elf to the string. Whichever you choose, arrival by air is pretty awesome — especially if Rudolph comes along for the ride. 14. A full spread! This Elf on the Shelf tradition is easy to uphold and follows three simple rules: First, children cannot touch the elf or he will lose his magic. If this happens, no worries, just set some cinnamon next to the elf overnight and his magical powers will revive. Second, the elf does not speak or move while the children are awake ( Psst—for all parents out there, wait until your kids are asleep before you move your elf). The biggest rule of all? Have fun! What Age Should You Start Elf on the Shelf? The Elf on the Shelf tradition has become a cherished part of the Christmas celebration, bringing much joy and a good laugh to both parents and children. For parents interested in upping the ante this year, here are a handful of creative Elf scenes that are sure to please ... but do require a bit of planning. 34. Shave a stuffy!

Below you will find a link to grab your free Elf on the Shelf Activity Cards as well as links to dedicated posts for each challenge. Each post has a full list of supplies needed & detailed photos/instructions on how to prepare your activities!If you’re looking for a heartwarming Elf on the Shelf alternative, you can try doing “Journey to Bethlehem” this Christmas. What Are the Rules for Elf on the Shelf? Watering house plants – Set up your elf with a tiny watering can, tending to the house plants. It’s a sweet way to introduce the concept of caring for plants. 32. Elf Astronaut In some cases, they could also disappear when touched, such as when a dog might get a hold of them.

Elf has taken a stuffed Santa toy hostage at the top of the tree! Idea and photo from Life with Lianne. 32. Elf takes a photo You’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! The Elf on the Shelf tradition can be started at any age, but most parents recommend waiting until your child is between the ages of 2 and 3. They claim it’s the perfect sweet spot for children to appreciate and understand the elves’ magic while establishing this family tradition at a young age. Grab some cooked pasta, syrup and a collection of sugary sweets to bring this Elf on the Shelf scene together! The only thing you need to add is a homemade sign to pull off this play on Buddy the Elf’s favorite dinner from the Christmas movie “Elf.” 43. Pool and floaty required. Have your elf bring a permission letter from Santa sign allowing them to choose and open one of their presents under the tree. Even though the present may be from Mom and Dad….Santa says yes!Many families use the Elf on the Shelf at home, and they have their own very specific rules that relate to their own holiday magic. Make sure your own rules don’t counteract those the parents have! As Teach Starter Resource Producer Brittany Collins says, ‘ It is already hard enough when the kids compare the elves they have at home. Some bring presents. Some do not. Some are able to touch them with special gloves. Some are not.’ Discovering your elf name is just the beginning! As well as finding out your own elf name, here are some whimsical and imaginative ways to integrate your new elf identity into your holiday celebrations and christmas tradition. Put the challenge cards in envelopes and place them in a basket OR pretend Elf has posted one each day through the letterbox

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 IdeasHo-ho-ho! Merry Christmas!Are you ready to add an extra sprinkle of festive cheer to your holiday season? If you’ve ever wondered what your elf name would be if you were one of Santa’s helpers, you’re in the right place! Our Wonderful Christmas Elf Name Generatoris not only a fantastic activity for the whole family but also a charming addition to your Christmas traditions. What is the Christmas Elf Name Generator? Everyone is a pro at video messaging these days, so bring the fun to your elves with a simple printout of a magical Zoom call (complete with Santa!) and a laptop set-up. 36. Cirque du Elf-e. Get the whole table involved with this elaborate spread fit for ... an elf. Balloons, tinsel, snow globes and festive place settings bring this North Pole party together. Talk about a grand entrance! 15. Countdown to Christmas! This idea comes straight from our teacher team! The Elf on the Shelf may be known for silly pranks that the adults can’t handle, but there’s no reason your students can’t use their creative thinking skills to outsmart this little imp. Set up a scene where your elf is in the process of building a snowman using cotton balls. Arrange the cotton balls to form a small snowman, and you can add tiny accessories like a scrap of fabric for a scarf, a small piece of orange paper for the nose, and beads or buttons for the eyes and mouth.