elf on the shelf ideas

The fridge is a great hiding spot for older kids who are better finders.

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Surprise your kids by staging a fun potato sack race!

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Kids will love seeing their elf swinging high above them.

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This is definitely one of my favorite ideas. Simply get some string, a candy cane, and some tape, and have fun!

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Kids will love seeing their favorite toys competing against the elf in a fun board game. Bonus if after they find the elf

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Just pick any toy for your elf to battle and your child will absolutely love this one.

This idea is so funny! The elf fits perfectly inside the soap box and it’s a wonderful hiding place.

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Simply place your elf on the table with a note describing an activity they can do together. This is a wonderful way to engage your little ones!

This activity is another way to engage kids and give them something festive to do with their elf!

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These marshmallow bubbles are adorable! This is a fun one for sure!

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Christmas wrapping supplies? This idea is for you! Everyone will love seeing the elf scale the wall of bows.

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It’s so simple and so good. If you don’t have a toy boat then you can just use a bowl!

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Place your elf high in the sky with this idea. Your kids will look and look and not even realize that the elf is up above them!

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Surprise your kids with a fun cookie-making activity with their favorite elf! This will create some amazing family bonding.

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Best Christmas Gifts Ideas

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elf on the shelf ideas

elf on the shelf ideas

Both parents and children can have fun with

Both parents and children can have fun with

The fridge is a great hiding spot for older kids who are better finders.

The fridge is a great hiding spot for older kids who are better finders.

Surprise your kids by staging a fun potato sack race!

Surprise your kids by staging a fun potato sack race!

Kids will love seeing their elf swinging high above them.

This is definitely one of my favorite ideas. Simply get some string, a candy cane, and some tape, and have fun!

Kids will love seeing their favorite toys competing against the elf in a fun board game. Bonus if after they find the elf

Kids will love seeing their favorite toys competing against the elf in a fun board game. Bonus if after they find the elf

Just pick any toy for your elf to battle and your child will absolutely love this one.

This idea is so funny! The elf fits perfectly inside the soap box and it’s a wonderful hiding place.

This idea is so funny! The elf fits perfectly inside the soap box and it’s a wonderful hiding place.

Simply place your elf on the table with a note describing an activity they can do together. This is a wonderful way to engage your little ones!

Simply place your elf on the table with a note describing an activity they can do together. This is a wonderful way to engage your little ones!

This activity is another way to engage kids and give them something festive to do with their elf!

This activity is another way to engage kids and give them something festive to do with their elf!

These marshmallow bubbles are adorable! This is a fun one for sure!

These marshmallow bubbles are adorable! This is a fun one for sure!

Christmas wrapping supplies? This idea is for you! Everyone will love seeing the elf scale the wall of bows.

Christmas wrapping supplies? This idea is for you! Everyone will love seeing the elf scale the wall of bows.

It’s so simple and so good. If you don’t have a toy boat then you can just use a bowl!

It’s so simple and so good. If you don’t have a toy boat then you can just use a bowl!

Elf in BOAT

Elf in BOAT

Place your elf high in the sky with this idea. Your kids will look and look and not even realize that the elf is up above them!

ELF IN CHARLANDER

ELF IN CHARLANDER

Surprise your kids with a fun cookie-making activity with their favorite elf! This will create some amazing family bonding.

Surprise your kids with a fun cookie-making activity with their favorite elf! This will create some amazing family bonding.

ELF IN COOKIES

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