Elf on the Shelf printables: Your One Stop Library!
Make your December easy, magical, and totally manageable with our free Elf on the Shelf printables. Everything here is quick to use, kid-pleasing, and designed for busy parents who want the fun and cuteness without the late-night scramble.
Tip: Click a link or image to download your favourites — and pin this post to keep them handy all December.
Free Elf Ideas Calendar (Start Here)
Plan the whole month in minutes with a simple, mix-and-match calendar of 24 Elf antics. No more 10:59pm panic — just glance, set up, done.
- 24 short, easy prompts that use things you already have at home
- Blank calendar for planning your own Elf activities
- Balanced mix of silly, sweet, and zero-mess ideas
- Works with our Letters, Kindness Cards, and Joke Cards
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Also read: What to say when the Elf on the Shelf doesn’t move
Free Elf Letters (4 Designs × 4 Letters)
Create instant story magic with printable letters for every scenario. Each design set includes all four:
- Returning Elf Arrival – “I’m back!” with cosy North Pole charm
- First Arrival – a gentle, magical welcome from a brand-new Elf
- “I Brought a Friend” – introduce a second Elf with double the fun
- Goodbye Letter – a sweet Christmas Eve farewell
Choose the tone that suits your family — sweet & gentle or cheeky & fun — and print in a coordinating style.
Free Elf Adoption Certificates (2 Designs)
Turn your Elf’s arrival into an official, photo-worthy moment. Personalise, present, and keep as a treasured memory.
- Two styles: classic & magical, or bright & playful
- Spaces for your child’s name, Elf’s name, and adoption date
- Perfect to display with your Elf’s arrival setup
Grab the Free Adoption Certificates
Free Elf Kindness / Good Deed Cards (24 Cards)
Balance the giggles with feel-good moments. These simple, child-friendly deeds make Elf mornings meaningful without adding work for you.
- Three themes: At Home, Family & Friends, Festive Cheer & Giving
- Short prompts kids can complete the same day
- Great with a “Kindness Jar” to celebrate on Christmas Eve
Free Elf Joke Cards (16 + 8 Blanks)
Bring easy laughs to busy mornings with ready-to-print jokes kids love (and parents will actually smile at). Use the blank cards to add family favourites.
- 16 kid-friendly Elf & Christmas jokes
- 8 blank cards for your own funnies or riddles
- Perfect to tuck into any Elf scene
More Festive Freebies Coming
Love easy, magical Elf mornings? Keep an eye out, we’re always adding fresh festive printables to make December simpler and more fun.
Need ideas beyond the printables? See our 24 easy daily Elf ideas, welcome-back setups, goodbye ideas, gentle Elf ideas for toddlers, and our guide to the 24-Day Ultimate kit.
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For more ways to celebrate together, explore our Christmas family activities and traditions.
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