24 Elf on the Shelf Letter, Ideas and Calendars

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Tired of trying to come up with ideas for your new Elf? These Elf on the Shelf letter, ideas and calendars will help you plan the perfect hiding place each night! For more holiday ideas see my Christmas page.

The Elf on the Shelf is a beloved holiday tradition that kids of all ages look forward to every December. It’s a fun and creative way for families to get into the Christmas spirit!

For those of you who are first time Elf parents, or just need a refresher, this post has plenty of ideas for Elf on the Shelf letters, as well as some helpful calendars to help you plan the Elf’s nightly adventures.

Trying to hide the Elf each night can get old fast. I know I missed a few nights when my kids were young. If you plan ahead though you won’t have to worry about missing a day and having to explain why the Elf did not move.

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Not sure what the Elf on the Shelf does?

Elf dolls are Scout Elves for Santa! They keep an eye on the kids and report back to Santa in the North Pole. The Elf Scouts help Santa manage his “nice list” by taking note of each family’s antics by reporting what he sees each night.

First, you adopt an Elf, and then each morning your Elf will show up in a new spot around the house waiting for someone to find them. It is super fun for the kids to search and find the Elf each morning.

Elf on the Shelf Letter for Arrival

If you have an elf on the shelf in your family, you know that this fun and festive tradition is a great way to get your children excited about the holidays. To ensure that your elf remains a happy and joyful one, it is important to come up with creative ideas for their letters. Grab the ones you need here!

Elf on Shelf Names

It’s important to name you Elf! If you find you are stuck and just can’t find the right name, then one of these name lists may do the trick!

Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letters

Eventually your Elf will have to make his way back to the North Pole for Christmas. Grab one of these Elf goodbye letters to explain to your child why he will no longer be around your home.

More Elf on the Shelf Letters

These printable ideas are great for teaching children why it is important donating toys, and a report card from the Elf to update the kids on their behavior.

Elf on the Shelf Games

Collection of fun Elf in spired games to play with the kids!

Elf on the Shelf Planners + Calendars

Make each night super easy with these Elf planners and weekly calendars. Use the ideas provided to create a calendar of ideas and activities for the Elf to do each day.

Quick Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf hiding ad activity ideas and inspiration to help you make a plan for December.

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The Elf on the Shelf doll can be a fun and interactive way to include children in the holiday season. It helps create anticipation and excitement leading up to Christmas morning.

With all of the letter ideas and calendars available in this post, I’ve made it easy find creative ways to bring Elf on the Shelf into your family’s holiday traditions. It also helps keep little ones focused on being good throughout December.

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