The Elf on the Shelf is a fun-filled Christmas tradition that has captured the hearts of children everywhere who welcome home a Scout Elf each Christmas. The magical Elves help Santa manage his nice list by taking note of a family’s Christmas adventures and reporting back to Santa at the North Pole.
How the Tradition Works
Adopt
Santa set up official adoption centers online and in stores throughout the world so you can adopt the perfect elf for your family. Each box set comes with a beautiful storybook that explains the tradition and the work Scout Elves do for Santa.
Name
When you give your elf a name, they receive Christmas Magic that enables them to fly back and forth to the North Pole each night. Scout Elves make your season magical with a direct connection to Santa.
Seek
Wake up each morning and race to find the exciting new spot where your elf has landed! Sometimes, Scout Elves create unique – or even silly! – scenes to add extra joy and laughter to your Christmas season.
Ideas for your Scout Elf!
All Wrapped Up!
Your Scout Elf is wrapped up in their newest idea! With some festive Christmas wrapping paper and a gift bow, your elf will turn themselves into a perfectly wrapped present.
Materials:
Wrapping paper
Gift bow
Scissors
Tape
Instructions:
Your Scout Elf will wrap themselves up with wrapping paper.
They will add a gift bow to their hat for a finishing touch!
Scout Elf Snow Angel
It’s marshmallow mayhem, and your Scout Elf is loving it. Now, they can make the perfect “snow angel!”
Materials:
Mini marshmallows
Instructions:
Your Scout Elf will scatter many marshmallows on the counter, hop in the pile and begin making a snow angel!
Keep it Clean!
Remember, although they like to set a good example, Scout Elves don’t have to remain in isolation for 14 days like humans. It could be just a few days or a few hours, in which they choose to model such good behavior.
Scout Elf To-Do List
Santa’s not the only one keeping a list! Your Scout Elf will keep a pencil and paper handy to make sure they’re keeping up with their responsibilities, too! Call Santa? Check. Wrap presents? Check.
Materials:
Mini paper
Mini pencil
Instructions:
Your elf will find a comfortable place to sit, maybe on presents they finished wrapping like this Scout Elf.
They will get out paper and pencil, creating a to-do list and checking it off as they go!