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Magical Letters

Magical Letters Idea Image

“You’re such a great writer. Santa will love this!”


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Copy paper/card stock
  • Printable
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf helper will begin by printing, cutting out and setting up the printable where kids will find it.
  2. Then they will encourage kids to write their own magical letter that your elf will take with them to the North Pole!

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Christmas Carnival

Christmas Carnival Idea Image

So many exciting things to do and see at the Christmas Carnival!


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Straws, skewers, or pipe cleaners
  • Tape
  • Marshmallows

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf friend will print and cut out each of the carnival printables.
  2. Second, they will find straws, skewers or pipe cleaners and tape them to the sides of the printables as standing devices.
  3. Third, they will anchor the standing devices into large marshmallows to stand the printables upright.
  4. Finally, they will cut out any extra toys or prize printables that they like and host an extravaganzalorious Christmas carnival to celebrate their arrival!

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“Quack of Dawn”

The Elf on the Shelf and friend sitting on a bathroom counter with rubber ducks and printable message card.

“Quack, quack…I’m back!”


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors
  • Rubber ducks

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will begin this idea by printing, cutting and setting out the ‘punny’ printable message card.
  2. Then they will find several rubber duck friends!
  3. Finally, they will find the perfect perch on a counter or cabinet for kids to find them and laugh along with their joke!

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Streamers Surprise

The Elf on the Shelf sitting in a stairwell with streamers hanging down, and a boy and girl pointing and smiling.

Surprise! I decorated. Hope you like it!


Materials:

  • Streamers
  • Tape
  • Stairs, door frame or anywhere in your home that would be great for streamers!

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf friend will find the best, highest place from which to hang the streamers.
  2. Second, they will tape the streamers, let them hang to the floor and watch them sparkle before their eyes.
  3. Finally, they will find the perfect spot among the streamers to sit and wait for kids to find them!

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Candy Cane Golf 

The Elf on the Shelf and friend playing golf with a candy cane golf club

“Fooooore!”


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. To begin, your Scout Elf friend will cut the green paper or felt in the shape of a mini golf course.
  2. Then they will find the perfect candy cane to use to putt their mini golf ball.
  3. Lastly, they will pick out the perfect accessories from their MagiFreez® Cool Kicks Sneaker Trio so they can stand tall and tee up the perfect shot!

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Scout Elf Strength Training 

The Elf on the Shelf and friend working out with marshmallow dumbbells and cookie barbells

“Time to pump some iron!” 


Materials:

  • Marshmallows
  • Pretzel straws
  • Optional: Cookies, Drinking straws, Icing dots

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will make their dumbbells and barbells by loading marshmallows on each end of a pretzel straw or drinking straw respective to whichever weight they’re creating.
  2. Next, they may create benches and seats out of larger marshmallows!
  3. Then they may opt for loading cookies on the end of drinking straws to add a little extra weight (so they can be even stronger when it comes time to help Santa deliver gifts, of course).
  4. Finally, they’ll begin their workout in preparation for the busy season ahead!

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Scout Elf Snow Sports 

The Elf on the Shelf and friends skiing using a snow hill made of paper towels and sleds made of cupcake wrapping papers

“Tallyho-ho-ho!”


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will begin by taking a roll of paper towels and putting the open end at the highest point they can find (Pro tip: a couch or chair is best!).
  2. Then they will roll out a few paper towels until the bulk of the roll reaches the floor making sure to add pillows, towels or something else easily accessible for support underneath.

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“I’m Bored” Activity Jar

For the next “I’m bored!”


Materials:

  • Empty bowl or jar
  • Scissors
  • Cardstock/copy paper
  • Marker

Instructions:

  1. First, your Scout Elf will begin by cutting three-to-four-inch strips of paper.
  2. Then they will come up with several cheer-filled, enjoyable activities and write one down on each strip of paper and fold.
  3. Next, they will put all the activity papers into the jar for kids to pull out one–by-one throughout summer to fill their days with joy!

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Scout Elf Basics | Did You Know? North Pole Edition

DYK-Elf-Basics

Noggin McNoodle, answers all of your wildest wonders like “Where can I adopt my Scout Elf?” or “Why didn’t my Scout Elf move?,” plus so much more.


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Silly Elf Hangtags

“Catch ya later!” Use these extra cute hangtags to add variety to the assortment that comes with Santa’s Official Scout Elf Carrier.


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will print, cut and set out these adorable hangtags and climb inside the carrier to wait to be found.
  2. Next, kids will choose which hangtag best suits the day ahead.
  3. Finally, kids will hook the hangtag onto the Scout Elf Carrier handle and hit the road for the day!

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Elftastic Insta-Moment

Do it for the ’gram! #ElfontheShelf 


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will print and cut the printable.
  2. Then they will find their favorite perch and place themselves behind the printed frame to create the cutest Instagram photo ever!

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Silly Smiles

Say “candy-y-y-y”! 


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Popsicle/crafting sticks
  • Toothpicks
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive
  • Printable

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout will print and cut the silly smiles (elf-sized and child-sized).
  2. Next, they will adhere the printables to popsicle/crafting sticks for the child-sized smiles and toothpicks for the elf-sized smiles.
  3. Lastly, your elf will lay out the props for you to use in silly photos with them!

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Family Gazette

Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable

Instructions:

  1. Your elf will print and prepare the printable.
  2. Next, they will lay out the printable sheet so you can fill in all of this year’s information and look back on it for years to come!

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Funny-Do List

Scout Elves: making chores enjoyable since 2005!


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will print and set out the printable.
  2. Then, they’ll sneak back to the North Pole while your family’s face lights up at all the silly chores to complete before the Scout Elf officially arrives for the season!

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Halloween Treat Bags 

No tricks—just treats! Beware…Scout Elves may want to eat your candy before you can hand it out to trick-or-treaters! 


Materials:

  • Halloween themed treat bags
  • Twist ties
  • Your favorite Halloween candy

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf may begin by sampling some of your Halloween candy. Careful they don’t eat too much!
  2. Next, they will place your favorite Halloween treats into individual-sized goody bags and close them at the top with a twist tie.
  3. Lastly, your elf will be so happy to watch trick-or-treaters enjoy their hard work!

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Here to Say “Hi!” 

Classroom Scout Elves are here to say “Hi!” and encourage students to study hard just like the elves do at Scout Elf School!


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors
  • Optional: Various school supplies

Instructions:

  1. Your classroom elf will print, cut out, and place the printable out for students to see.
  2. Finally, they will visit with your classroom all day long to study along with their favorite students!

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Gift for Teacher

Hey, Teach, you’re A+!


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will print and cut out the printable card.
  2. Next, they will set it out for kids to sign and give to their teacher as a cute first-day-of-school gift!
  3. Finally, Scout Elves and kids alike will encourage their teachers to join our Teacher Resource Center!

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Lunch Message

It’s going to be a great school year! Remind kids with this printable message!


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/copy paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. The Scout Elf will print and cut out the printable message.
  2. Next, they will place it inside a lunchbox so it can be read when kids get to school to remind them how great this school year will be!

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Scout Elf Valentine Photo Booth

Elves with printable photo booth props

Scout Elves love a good sELFie. With these photo booth props, your Scout Elf will share their silliest pose ideas so you and your Elf Pets® can have your very own Valentine’s Day photo session!


Materials:


Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will print and cut out the printables.
  2. They will tape toothpicks or skewers to the backs of the printables to make props and signs that you and your Elf Pets® and plush friends can hold up in photographs.
  3. Your Scout Elf will pose, using a few props, but will leave a collection of props and signs for you and your Elf Pets® and plush friends to use as well!

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Positive Paper Hearts

Elf with wall of heart shaped notes

Scout Elves know it’s important to tell people how much they matter! What better way than by spelling out all the ways in which they make a heart go pitter patter?


Materials:

  • Printer
  • Card stock/paper
  • Printable
  • Optional: sticky notes
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Pen

Instructions:

  1. Your Scout Elf will print and cut out the printable and several blank heart shapes (or they might use sticky notes).
  2. They will write your positive traits on the blank heart shapes or sticky notes, and then they will arrange the hearts on a wall or flat surface.
  3. They will wait for you to discover all the ways you are wonderful to those who know you!

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Scout Elf New Year’s Welcome

It’s time for Scout Elves to kick off a New Year’s celebration, including a special message from the North Pole!


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Printable
  • Card stock/paper
  • Scissors
  • Party favors (noisemakers, party horns, hats, etc.)
  • Decorations (confetti, streamers, etc.)
  • Optional: any Elf Pets® plush animal
  • Elf Pets® plush animal

Instructions:

  1. Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
  2. Then, they will decorate and wait for you to join the New Year’s celebration!

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Best Friends Forever

Your Scout Elf doesn’t just have to be a seasonal visitor—they can be your best friend, too!


Materials:

  • Color printer
  • Card stock/paper
  • Printable
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • String

Instructions:

  1. Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
  2. They will choose one (or multiple) charms and use tape and string to create necklaces.
  3. They will sport one half of the matching charm, and when you wake, you’ll find the other half of the matching charm for you!

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