Unleash Holiday Magic: 25+ Simple Elf on the Shelf Ideas & Printable Calendar!

Aug 25

Unveil holiday wonder with our 25+ Simple Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Discover innovative, playful tricks to keep the festive spirit alive. Just print our calendar, let the elfish fun unfold daily, and watch your kids' faces light up with joy! Perfect for December surprises. Time to create unforgettable memories! Scroll below to see!

Don’t forget to grab the printable Elf Calendar. Created by a busy parent for busy parents who want to create Christmas magic for their children with Elf on the Shelf. The Elf setups are EASY and include very common household items. These Elf accessories set works for 1 or more kid. Whether it is your 1st time introducing the Elf or the Elf has already been a part of your family this Elf kit printable pack will work for you.

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Common Questions

Here is the printable Elf Kit.
The planners are a PDF document. This means that only a digital PDF document will be sent. You will need to print, a physical item will not be sent. This allows you to print the pages you desire, no wasted pages!
All you need is a printer and printer paper! If you do not have one at home you can send it to a print shop such as Staples. You will also need scissors to cut the Elf messages (3 pages).
scroll down below to see all of the EASY elf scenes.

All EASY elf set ups are shown below. Make this holiday season stress free with this very inexpensive elf kit!

Elf Kit Printable, EASY Elf Setups, Elf accessories, Elf Letters, Elf Games

$5.99

Make this Christmas special with this printable Elf Kit! Created by a busy parent for busy parents who want to create Christmas magic for their children with an Elf.

Elf Kit visual calendar

This handy visual calendar is included in the Elf Kit Bundle! There is also a 1 page written calendar you can use instead. Make this holiday season stress free with the inexpensive printable bundle.

Elf on the Shelf drinking maple syrup

You can use any type of syrup and straw to set up this easy elf scene. The printable Elf kit includes the printed elf message.

Elf hides a treat scene

Grab any cups you have. I used mini shot solo cups that I already had. Hide a treat or 2 depending on the number of kids and have the child find the treat.

Music elf set up joke

How easy is this set up? Simply find a musical instrument or Alexa and place the elf next to it with this adorable elf joke. The answer is upside down in grey letters. “wrap music”.

Is this an igloo scene?

Grab any clear glass vase, cup etc., and place it upside down over the elf. How easy was that?! If you do not have anything clear just use anything you got.

Elf on the Shelf makes a sponge cake

Grab any sponge and place some sprinkles on it. Place the elf message next to the elf. If you do not have sprinkles you can use anything you can find, marshmallows, skittles etc.

Elf reminds kids to brush their teeth

What a great message from the elf. Brush twice a day! Does anyone else’s kids toothbrush look like this or only my child bites down so hard on the bristles?

Elf loves to read

Grab your kids book and post the adorable message asking your child to read the book today.

elf is sleeping

grab a blanket, tissue, etc., and place the elf underneath with the message from the elf.

Elf makes a snow angel

This is probably the “hardest” elf scene to make. Having the printed message with the angel graphic was helpful because it showed me the shape to make. I used flour but you could also use cornstarch, sugar, and anything else you can think of. Make the angel with your finger and place elf on top.

Elf brings a letter to Santa from children

The elf brings a letter for your child to send to Santa! If you have more than one kid make sure to print another one. All printables shown are included in the Elf Kit bundle. This happens on Day 2 on the calendar.

Elf rides child's toy

Grab any riding toy you can find. A Barbie car, monster truck etc., Post the cute message next to the scene.

Elf shined shoes joke

Wrap a shoe in tinfoil and display the “I shined some shoes for you message”.

Elf on the Shelf snowball fight

Grab cotton balls or crumple up some paper to make this easy scene.

Elf held captive by figurine

Grab any figurine and create this scene. I used painters tape. I happened to have a christmas themed Barbie lying around. You can use Spider Man, anything really.

Elf twister scene

The printable elf kit comes with this twister of course. Bonus points for adding extra characters. If you want to bend the elf around this bendable elf upgrade kit is what you need!

Elf's legs grew EASY Elf scene

This scene is close to Chirstmas so you are sure to have wrapping paper by now. Place the elf’s legs in two wrapping paper rolls. Bonus points for placing them in shoes!

Elf finds change in the cushion

Finders keepers for this Elf! You can use change, rubber bands, paper clips, dollar bills and anything else you desire.

Elf toilet paper roll

Do you get it? The elf is doing a toilet paper roll.

Elf creates a smiley face friend

The elf got pretty lonely so he/she created a friend! Grab any fruit or veggie you desire and draw a face.

Elf announces 5 days left until Christmas

How easy is this elf scene? Have the elf notify the children how many days left until Christmas!

Elf plays the floor is lava

My kids can’t be the only ones who love this game. The kids may join and jump on the couch!

Elf warns of bad behavior

Is your child acting out? have the elf send a message that he will not move until he/she behaves. There is a full page warning letter as well when you grab the elf kit.

Elf sends a good behavior letter

There is a full page good behavior letter with the elf kit bundle. If you child has been behaving you can reward them with this note. If you have a few kids you can write their names at the top.

Sweet message from Elf

I had to improvise with this scene okay! Just pretend this is a Christmas tree. Place the Elf somewhere on the Christmas tree.

Elf says goodbye on Christmas Eve

Phew, your elf duties are OVER! The elf must go back to the north pole to help Santa deliver the presents tomorrow. Congrats, you created a magical year for your children/child. You are a superstar! This letter is included in the printable Elf kit.

Visual Elf Calendar

Grab the visual elf calendar that is included in the Elk Kit Printable Bundle.

One page Elf calendar

You can use this calendar or the visual Elf calendar, you do not need to use both, it is simply about preference.

Elf Adoption Letter

This is a great letter to include on Day one with the arrival letter. Have your children adopt and name the elf. This is noted on the calendar.

Messages from Elf Page 1

Simply cut the messages and use throughout the month. Follow along with the elf calendar.

Messages from Elf Page 2

Simply cut the messages and use throughout the month. Follow along with the elf calendar.

Messages from Elf Page 3

Simply cut the messages and use throughout the month. Follow along with the elf calendar.

Santa Letter

The elf brings the adorable letter on day 2. Your child(ren) fills it out and sends to Santa in the provided printable envelope! Make sure to print one for each child.

Printable Envelope

Cut and tape! Very easy to assemble. This is to send the letter to Santa.

Good behavior letter

You can have the elf show this letter any day that you see fit. You can use it instead of the elf message for the day or use it in addition to the message.

Warning Letter Straight from Santa Claus

You can have the elf show this letter any day that you see fit. You can use it instead of the elf message for the day or use it in addition to the message.

Printable Elf Kit

Grab this inexpensive Elf kit to create your EASY stress free elf scenes this year!

Bonus kids games

Many pages of games included in the elf kit bundle for your kids. The elf can bring these on any day or you can simply give them to your children. These are not part of any elf scene, just a bonus.

Supplies Needed

(not required) Bendable Elf Kit NOT required and not used in any of the above pictures. I wanted to share with you because many people find this item super helpful to make the elf bendable etc.

Elf Kit Printable, EASY Elf Setups, Elf accessories, Elf Letters, Elf Games

$5.99

Make this Christmas special with this printable Elf Kit! Created by a busy parent for busy parents who want to create Christmas magic for their children with an Elf.