Here Are A List Of Creative Things You Can Do With Elf On The Shelf, In Case You’re Already Concerned About What To Come Up With
Elf on the Shelf is a fun-filled Christmas tradition that involves placing toy elves around the home to keep watch over children’s levels of naughtiness and niceness.
It’s a great way to motivate your kids to behave for almost an entire month. However, it can be quite a commitment for the adults in the house.
To make it as exciting as possible, parents have to come up with creative new places every morning to put the toy.
If you’re a parent struggling to think of things to do with Elf on the Shelf, here’s a list of ideas that will bring smiles and cheers of delight from your little ones all month long.
The Kidnapped Elf
Uh oh, the milk has gone bad! Create a villainous character out of a gallon of milk by drawing an evil-looking face, wrapping the jug in black cloth to resemble a mask, and giving it a (harmless) weapon of choice.
With the elf, bind its arms and legs together to make it look like it’s been kidnapped. Once your child opens the refrigerator door, they will be met with a surprise.
The Elf Who Loves A Good Rollercoaster
Head down to the laundry room for this idea. Perch the elf on top of one of the fins, also known as drum baffles, in your dryer.
If you have other dolls, include them as well. Strap the toys in with a long piece of colored tape to look like a seatbelt. Then, raise the dolls’ arms into the air to give the appearance of them having fun riding a rollercoaster.
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The Elf Who Robbed The Bank
Just like some children, elves can be naughty too. To set up the scene, tip over a piggy bank and scatter a bunch of coins all over the floor.
With the elf carrying a black bag and its face wrapped in a black mask, position one of its arms into the hole of the piggy bank. Your elf will be caught red-handed!
The Elf Who Likes To Golf
Candy canes are always in never-ending supply during the Christmas season, and you’ll need one for this idea. Cut out a patch of green paper to simulate a golf course. Get the elf to hold a candy cane like a golf club.
The Elf Who Just Wants To Relax
Elves work hard for Santa, so sometimes they need to kick it back and relax. Fill a crockpot with cotton balls to emulate bubbling water in a hot tub. Stretch out the elf’s arms along the rim of the crockpot like he’s stretching. If you have two other female dolls to add to the hot tub, that will make it even funnier!
Which idea is your favorite?
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