Busy parents looking to add an extra touch of magic and excitement to their holiday season should consider downloading and using our free printable Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter. This delightful letter serves as a fun way to announce the arrival of the mischievous elf to your little ones. Celebrate your elf’s arrival this Christmas season!
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The introduction of printables adds an extra layer of enchantment to the Elf on the Shelf tradition. Whether it’s a prop that creates a whimsical scene or a note that brings a message from the elf, these printables add to the magic and wonder of the holiday season, creating lasting memories for children.
How to Use This Free Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter
This cute letter can be placed next to the elf or given to the children, bringing a smile to their faces as they welcome the beloved holiday tradition back into their lives. It provides an opportunity for the children to engage with the tradition and feel the magic of the holiday season.
Supplies
- White Paper or Cardstock – I find cardstock paper looks best and makes the colors really pop!
- Printer
- Pens, pencils, and crayons.
What is Elf on the Shelf?
The Elf on the Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition. It’s very simple to participate. There are so many fun activities to experience Christmas magic with Santa’s little helper.
This holiday tradition is simple. First, the parents adopt an adorable elf. On the first day, your elf arrives for the season, sit down with your children, and read the book that is usually included with the elf.
Some parents include an elf arrival letter or a special note to kick off the Elf on the Shelf experience. This is a great way to introduce your new elf to the family and build some excitement.
Next, your children will select your elf’s name. Need help choosing a name for your new friend? Use this Elf Name generator to come up with a fun little elf name.
Rules
The Elf on the Shelf rules are simple and so much fun:
- Parents can determine when their elves arrive but typically it’s right after Thanksgiving Day or December 1st.
- Kids should not touch their elves or they will lose their magic! When they lose their magic, the elves do not move the next morning.
- Each evening, the parents move the elf to different spots in the house. Use our printable elf notes to come up with new ways to display your elf.
- Scout Elves return to the North Pole on Christmas Eve to help Santa prep for the next holiday season!
Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas
Now it’s time for the really fun part! Add an extra dose of fun and plan your mischievous elf’s return plan in a creative way!
We normally plan a fun breakfast at home that the kids get excited about. It includes white powdered donuts and other fun holiday breakfast ideas. Then, we prop the elves somewhere nearby with their welcome letters close. This is a great way to kick off this fun Christmas tradition.
Here are a few simple and fun Elf on the Shelf Arrival ideas that you can try:
- Consider using any of our FREE Elf on the Shelf Note Cards and create a fun holiday atmosphere along with the arrival letter!
- Make a candy cane trail from their rooms to where the elves will be propped. They simply follow the candy canes and welcome their elf!
- Have your elves arrive with an advent calendar to start the countdown to Christmas.
- Include a small gift from your elf to give to your children.
- Place your elf and the letter in your Christmas tree!
- Try any of our clever elf on the shelf ideas that anyone can create in minutes.
Remember, the Elf on the Shelf Arrival ideas can be customized to match your family’s preferences and creativity. Have fun coming up with unique and imaginative ways to welcome your elf each year! It’s such a fun tradition!
More Elf on the Shelf printables
The holiday fun doesn’t stop here. Here are more Elf printables to keep the magic of the holidays going:
- The Ultimate Elf Printable Bundle Pack – Grab all of our Elf on the Shelf Printables for one price!
- Elf on the Shelf Bad Behavior Letter – Bad behavior can happen, here’s a clever way to address it.
- Elf on the Shelf Report Card – encourage and track good behavior! Write down any good deeds your child has done and recognize them for their good efforts.
- Elf Goodbye Letter – Say goodbye to your household elf with a custom Elf leaving letter.
- Urgent Elf Recall Letter – Need a break from this tradition? The North Pole needs your elf’s help to save Christmas Day.
- 30 Days of Elf on the Shelf ideas – includes a printable calendar to keep you organized. Tip: Hide the calendar from kids. Parents can easily download and print them at home. Quickly incorporate new ideas and activities into their elf’s daily mischief.
- Printable elf calendar – includes Christmas Countdown activities for the entire month of December.
Get the Free Printable Letter
Get the Elf on the Shelf printable now. Note: this letter is NOT an editable file. First, enter your first name and email address in the form below to get the printable PDFs. You will receive an instant digital download and the file will be sent to your email address within minutes.
If you would not like to fill out the form, you can get access to the printable in my shop here. The PDF will include 2 pages including a cover page:
- Elf on the Shelf Welcome Letter (one page)
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