The mother and daughter duo came up with the idea to write a story for children based on a family tradition of theirs, which had travelled through three whole generations. The reason for writing the tale is said to be because they wanted to do something together to cheer Chanda up at the time! Elf-Themed Colour by Number Counting - Combine maths with colouring using this material that'll reinforce counting with dots.

Elf Christmas Eve catch-up letter: Once your elf has settled in, open up the next letter! The elf's catch-up letter will let your students know what he's been up to so far and what he's been telling Santa about your students.Not only can you find printable arrival letters, but there are also templates for welcome and goodbye letters. These help in transitioning your elf in and out of your home, marking the beginning and end of the holiday season. And who doesn’t love elf on the shelf printables that make your life easier?! Use these perfectly written and designed Christmas Elf letters to introduce your new 'Elf on the Shelf'. Children can come together and decide on a name for the Elf and can even create writing and drawings all about the new arrival. Use these colouring sheets to help inspire children to imagine all the adventures their Christmas Elf will be up to!

You may also like this Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt! How can I motivate my class in the run-up to Christmas? If your kids have already met your elf, you can do more of a welcome letter with him rather than a full intro. This one-of-a-kind activity and storybook brings together the beloved Christmas traditions of writing letters to Santa, trimming the tree, holiday baking and The Elf on the Shelf ®. The idea behind the goodbye elf on the shelf notes is to let kids know in a fun way that the elf has been watching them and is happy about their behaviors. Christmas Elf's Calendar - Count down to Christmas with this super fun calendar that lists various mischiefs done by the elf in your home or classroom.You might like our Fun Christmas Traditions for Early Years Blog too! Are there more Christmas resources with elves? There are different fun and easy elf arrival ideas that you can use for the real Christmas fun with your little ones and to keep them on their best behaviors. For Goodbye/Return This resource has three versions; one blank writing frame and two with prompts to help learners who need a bit of an extra support in coming up with what to write. When writing these letters, it’s important to keep in mind the age and personality of the child, as well as the severity of the behavior. A warning letter or a letter focusing on a specific behavior may be enough for some children, while others may need a more serious letter.