Creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas: We've made it easy to plan a whole month of fun elf on the shelf activities

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If your family does Elf on the Shelf, you know the pressure of coming up with creative ideas and making sure the elf moves every night.

Well, I’m here to make your Elf on the Shelf planning easier this year.

Grab a copy of my free Elf on the Shelf Planner, then go through the fun ideas below and pencil them in for all the days of December.

Note: You’ll find more awesome Christmas ideas on my Christmas Activities for Kids page.

We've made it easy to plan a whole month of fun Elf on the Shelf activities. Check out these 25+ creative ideas your kids will love! #christmas #elfontheshelf #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

Your elf’s arrival

Here are some fun ideas to make your elf’s arrival extra special.

Elf on the shelf letter templates from Spaceships and Laser Beams

Elf’s Arrival by Plane from Busy Kids Happy Mom

Fun and Creative Elf Ideas

You’ll get plenty of inspiration from these creative elf ideas.

Candy Cane Jail from This Mama Loves

Elf on the shelf advent from Artsy Fartsy Mama

Elf video games from Living Locurto

Kissing Booth from Living Locurto

Dunk Tank from This Mama Loves

Police Officer Elf from Glue Sticks and Gumdrops

Toilet Paper Snowman from Frugal Coupon Living

Under The Weather from Living Locurto

Elf in the fridge from His New Mercies

Do you want to build a snowman? from Learning as I Sew

Bedtime snack from Cary Pace

Cereal elf from Lovebugs and Postcards

Elf on the Shelf Zipline from Our Family Code

All wrapped up from A Few Shortcuts

Making paper snowflakes from Home Stories A to Z

Elf in the kitchen from Sweet C’s

Hiding in the Christmas decorations from Busy Kids, Happy Mom

Elf swing from Finding Myself Young

Held hostage by dinosaurs from Finding Myself Young

Candy cane hunt from Glitter on a Dime

More elf goodies

“I Caught You Being Good” notecards from the Pragmatic Parent – wouldn’t this be a sweet way to recognize your child’s good behavior?

North Pole toy collection from Juggling Act Mama – this is the perfect way to encourage your children to get rid of old toys they no longer play with.

Forgot to Move Notes from Your Modern Family – if your elf forgot to move overnight (whoops!), this post has some great ideas for excuse notes your elf can leave to explain his behavior.