You could even play a few party games with the balloons too, or have kids guess which balloon the Scout Elf is hiding inside. This is a brilliant last-minute idea that you can put together as long as you have some gummy eggs, like from Haribo, in the house. It's a firm favourite in many households as the nearly month-long event sees kids race around the house looking for their Scout Elf each morning. Elf is eating chocolate spread or Nutella straight from the jar with a spoon and has some smeared on his mouth!

This activity sees parents, grandparents, family members and guardians wake up extra early every morning (or at night after the kids have gone to bed) to place the Elf in a different area or room of the house, usually up to some sort of mischief. They encourage your kids to be well behaved and they’ll love to collect them all, so hopefully this should be a win-win! Instructions for Reindeer Balloon: First, your elf will inflate a green balloon, tie it off with a knot, and then tie Candy Cane Cable around the balloon knot and secure tightly. Just don't sit the Elf on top of the Nutella jar, because everyone knows you can't touch the Elf or he'll lose his magic.Hide your little Scout Elves inside a homemade gingerbread house ready for your kids to discover when they tuck in after school or nursery! It also comes with a 60-page book of ideas, which will set you up for the countdown to Christmas, and then some! This has to be one of the most epic Elf on the shelf arrival ideas - not only is the elf stuffed into one of the balloons, but there's actually a column of balloons for the kids to pop! Have a big fry up ready for the kids when they come downstairs and place the Elf on the table holding the cutlery.

uk/products/peppermint-balloon-ride 1460101382203 Scout Elves at Play® Peppermint Balloon Ride (Scout Elf Not Included) 12. As well as being an adorable entrance for your Elf and a lovely way of bringing lots of Christmas spirit, the Elves (of course) will feel right at home hanging out between the bundles of Christmas decor. Smear some cream or moisturiser on his face, thick enough that it looks like a face mask, and if you have some cucumber cut out tiny circles to add to his eyes.Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Place the Elf on a empty cardboard box with a note saying he would like your kids to donate their unwanted toys to charity. Next, your elf will cut brown construction paper in a circular shape for the nose; cut green construction paper in the shape of two floppy ears; and cut pink construction paper in the shape of a tongue.

This care kit includes a snowflake printed blue patient gown, plastic crutches, an Elf-sized cast and six decorated elf bandages. This kit includes a plastic scooter with moving wheels, Elf-sized safety helmet, and a festive striped scarf. If you want to know more you should definitely read these 10 Elf on the Shelf rules every parent needs to know. Get a tiny Christmas tree and cover it with little decorations and baubles and then it looks as if Elf has decorated his very own tree. Add some tiny marshmallows, with one on a little twig, and make a little fire from sticks next to his sleeping bag.If you have young children (or you’re a little rushed for time) your letter could be as simple as ‘ I’m back! Everyone loves a parade, especially North Pole friends, who look forward to the seventh appearance of The Elf on the Shelf ® balloon in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ®.