27 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Christmas Fun
The festive season is here, and it’s time to welcome back our cheeky little friend, the Elf on the Shelf! Whether you’re just starting this tradition or you’re a seasoned pro, finding simple and creative ideas can sometimes be a challenge, especially last minute late at night when you jump out of bed and remember Elf has not moved!!
To make it easier, here is a list of super easy Elf on the Shelf ideas to keep your kids smiling as they count down to Christmas. For those days when you just don’t have the creativity in you.
1. Elf’s Storytime
Arrange your Elf reading a Christmas story to a group of stuffed toys or figurines.
2. Elf’s Chocolate Mishap
Melt a few chocolate chips, sit your Elf on the edge of the sink, and add the “chocolate mishap” nearby. It’s guaranteed to get giggles from the kids.
3. Elf Domino’s Pizza
Create a pizza using a small round base (or an actual pizza base) and load it with domino tiles. Add a sign saying, “I ordered Domino’s pizza!”
4. Elf Treasure Hunt
Position your Elf half-hidden under the couch with some crumbs and small objects, making it look like they’re hunting for treasure.
5. Elf Captured by Lego
Trap your Elf in a Lego jail or tie them down with string while Lego figures stand guard.
6. Elf’s Marshmallow Workout
Set up mini weights using marshmallows and toothpicks for your Elf’s gym session.
7. Elf on the Fan
Tie your Elf to the ceiling fan with a ribbon or string (or even jocks!) to create the illusion of them swinging around. Just remember to keep the fan off!
8. Elf Sack Race
Use small paper bags to create a sack race scene with your Elf and their toy friends.
9. Elf Zip Line Adventure
Set up a zip line using string or ribbon between two high points in your home. Attach the Elf for a thrilling ride!
10. Elf’s Banana Art
Let your Elf draw funny faces on bananas using a marker. Try Minion faces for extra fun.
11. Egg-cellent Elf
Use markers to decorate eggs with silly faces or festive designs.
12. Elf Snow Angel
Spread shredded coconut or flour and position your Elf making snow angels. Add arm and leg marks for realism.
13. Elf Bubble Bath
Fill a small container with marshmallows or cotton balls for a mini bubble bath.
14. Elf the Builder
Create a block tower with Lego or wooden blocks and place your Elf mid-construction.
15. Elf Hammock
Make a mini hammock out of toilet paper and attach to towel rail and have Elf lie in the hammock.
16. Elf’s Movie Night
Set your Elf up with a tiny book or a printed Christmas story surrounded by toys as their audience.
17. Elf’s Tree Wrap-Up
Wrap part of your Christmas tree in toilet paper or ribbon and place your Elf nearby with the leftover roll.
18. Elf Climbing the Fridge
Attach your Elf to the fridge with magnets to create the illusion of climbing.
19. Elf’s Cookie Decorating
Position your Elf with cookies, sprinkles, and icing to make it look like they’ve been decorating treats.
20. Elf Sleepover with Toy Friends
Set up a cosy sleepover for your Elf and their toy buddies. Use tissues or small socks as blankets and let your Elf snuggle up with their favourite action figures or dolls.
21. Elf in a Jar
Place your Elf in a jar with a note saying, “Oops, I farted! Want to smell?” for a cheeky surprise.
22. Toilet Paper Trail
Unroll a trail of toilet paper leading to your Elf caught in the act of creating a masterpiece.
23. Elf Snowman Creation
Stack toilet paper rolls to create a snowman. Use your sharpie to a face and hat with your Elf standing proudly nearby.
24. Elf Stuck in a Roll
Place your Elf inside an empty toilet paper roll with arms and legs sticking out. Add a note that says, “I’m on a roll!”
25. Elf Bathroom Prank
Set your Elf in the bathroom holding a sign that says, “I wouldn’t go in there if I were you!”
26. Cheeky Christmas Songs
Stack toilet paper rolls and write cheeky Christmas song titles like “Deck the Stalls”, “Last Christmas I gave you my fart”, “Flushin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”, “I’m dreaming of a wipe Christmas”, “All I want for Christmas is poo”
27. Initiate Craft Projects
Buy some Christmas card craft items and have your Elf leave them on the table with a note with the fun craft ideas. Maybe your Elf created the craft piece him/herself. (possibly even made a mess of it)
28. BONUS.. Elf play
Simply put Elf in play scene with toys. ie Lego set, line up a row of cars, in a doll house etc
Keeping the Elf on the Shelf tradition alive doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. These simple and fun ideas are for those days you are not feeling creative, do not have time, OR simply forgot and need a last minute easy idea. These will hopefully make life a little easier for you and still bring smiles to your family this Christmas season.
Which idea will you try first? Let me know your favourite Elf on the Shelf adventures!