Your elf has raided the chocolate stash! Elf is sat in the middle of a box of chocolates with empty wrappers surrounding him and chocolate smeared around his mouth! 9. Elf has made mini pancakes! Christmas Countdown:Have your elf make a miniature paperchain counting down the days until Christmas (source unknown)

Tic-tac-toe — but make it festive. Grab some painter's tape or washi tape, a couple small bows and any blank surface of your home for this fun (and easy!) play on a classic. 24. Elves watching ... "Elf"! Two rolls of toilet paper and a few raisins (or chocolate chips) aid in pulling this messy scene together. Don't worry, most kids think poop is funny — especially when it comes from an elf. 26. Elf on the Shelf: “Greatest Showman” edition Dreaming of Summer Elf:Print the Elf-sized sunglasses and beach towel for your Elf to take an imaginary trip to some place warm. (via Living Locurto)

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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 Ideas Superhero Costumes:Dress up your Elf as your kids’ favorite super hero with these teeny tiny Elf costumes (via Simple Made Pretty)

And don’t forget to share – send us your best Elf on the Shelf ideas to [email protected] and we just may add them to our list! JILL C And you don’t want to miss scrolling to the very bottom, where we highlight some very timely Elf on the Shelf ideas for the pandemic – miniature masks and all!Elf Photo Booth:Grab some small dolls and these miniature printables and have Elfie ham it up for the camera. (via Living Locurto) Elf Door:How did the Elf get inside? It must have been through the tiny fairy garden door that appeared on the wall! (via My Frugal Adventures) What are your kids eating that day for breakfast? Put your elf beside their plate and "ta da!" The elf has taken credit for their meal, including toast with frosting and sprinkles. Yum. 17. Taking a little elf snooze. Well, that's the whole fun of this Christmas tradition, isn't it? The possibilities are just about endless, but there are a few important things to keep in mind. First, you'll want to keep your elf out of the reach of curious hands if you have little kids and where family pets can't get to them (we learned that lesson the hard way!). Also, keep in mind that no one can touch the elf, so you'll want to keep him out of high-traffic areas of the home. If he takes up residence in the sink or dishwasher, for example, those spots will be out of commission until the next day. How do you introduce The Elf on the Shelf for the first time?