Do you find yourself having a late night elf panic when you realise you’ve forgotten to move The Elf? The best way to avoid this is to plan ahead, and we have a free Elf on the Shelf calendar printable that’s perfect for organising all your elf antics.
All you need to do is download our Elf on the Shelf Calendar printable and print it out to help you plan your elf’s activities for the whole month.
Stock up on all your elf essentials – sellotape, string, paper, scissors, Sharpies, etc – and make sure you have any extra bits required for your chosen activities. Some elf jokes and notes are great to have ready to pop into your child’s lunchbox or around the house – just download, print, and you’re ready to go!
What Will Be On Your Elf on the Shelf Calendar?
Now it’s time to plan what your elf will be getting up to! Is your elf well-behaved, cheeky, mischievous, or just on a permanent hunt for festive fun?
If you need ideas for your Elf on the Shelf, we have plenty to choose from that will suit all ages from preschooler upwards. We also have these mischievous elf ideas for even more inspiration!
A little planning goes a long way. Sitting down once at the start of the month to fill in your calendar means no more scrambling for ideas (or hiding spots) at 11pm. Pencil in the easy ones on busy weeknights and save the bigger set-ups for weekends when you’ve a bit more time and energy.
What activities will be going on your Elf on the Shelf calendar this year? Leave a comment below and let us know – we’d love to hear from you!
FAQs
How do I use the Elf on the Shelf calendar printable?
Print it out at the start of the month and fill in each date with the activity or hiding spot you’ve planned for your elf. Keeping it somewhere handy (like the fridge or a kitchen drawer) means you can glance at it each evening and know exactly what to do.
What age group is Elf on the Shelf suitable for?
Elf on the Shelf works well for children from preschool age right up through primary school, though the type of mischief you choose can be scaled up or down depending on your child’s age and how much they enjoy the surprise element.
What supplies do I need for elf activities?
Most ideas use things you’ll already have at home, such as sellotape, string, paper, scissors and markers. Having a small stash of these together makes it much easier to set up each night’s activity quickly.
Can I mix simple and elaborate elf ideas on the same calendar?
Yes, and it’s a good approach for busy families. Save the quick, low-effort ideas for weeknights and keep the more elaborate set-ups for weekends when you have more time.
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