Elf on the Shelf Free Printables Signs and Activities (2024)

Elf on the Shelf Printables

It’s that time again! Yes, it’s Elf on the Shelf time. If you’re looking for some great free Elf on the Shelf printables, then read on.

There are three free Elf on the shelf activity ideas and also six unique Elf on the Shelf signs. They are all available on this page to download and use for your Elf on the Shelf adventures.

You’ll find 2 versions of the Elf on the Shelf floor is lava printable sign and a ‘clean your room’ sign to use during December. Best of all, they’re all FREE.

We’ve also got links at the bottom of the article to so many more FREE Elf on the Shelf printables that you can download, print and use right now.

Elf on the Shelf Activities

I know the struggle is real every December. Elf on the Shelf starts off as super-fun and awesome, but then the busyness of December hits and it becomes hard to find quick and easy things to do with everyone’s favorite Elf.

Read on as I’ve got you covered with some free and easy Elf on the Shelf activity ideas. The first Elf on Shelf printables include a code-breaker game and an invitation to play.

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Elf on the Shelf Activity Sheet

The first of the free elf printables is an Elf on the Shelf code breaker game.

Download and print this Elf on the Shelf activity sheet and it’s ready to go. The Elf’s secret message will be revealed once they have broken the code.

This elf on the shelf coded message is super easy for early school-age kids and you could also help them if needed. All you need to do is print it and add a pencil next to it with your Elf, and it’s ready to be discovered in the morning.

Elf graphics (free code breaker and free signs) courtesy of: drewbdoodles

Elf on the Shelf Printable Props

Here’s the second of the Elf on Shelf printables that will make your Elf adventures easier when you need a last-minute fix. We all know that elves absolutely love to play board games. You knew that right?

If you need a quick idea, pretend to have your Elf play Jenga, Monopoly, or cards with any toys you have on hand. Barbie, Buzz Lightyear, Teddy Bear – they will all be happy to be part of the board game action.

Pose the toys around your child’s favorite board game and add this Elf on the Shelf printable below. It is an invitation to your child from their Elf to play the board game the following day.

Download it, print it, and write in your children’s names, the name of the board game, and time and date of when you’d like to help them to play it with the Elf.

Quick tip: Make sure you specify a time that suits you. The kids will want to play it straight away when they find the invitation, but 6:00am is probably not the best time for you!

Elf on the Shelf Signs

I’ve also created some fun Elf on the Shelf signs. These Elf on the Shelf printable signs are great to use throughout the entire duration of the Elf’s adventures. You can bring it out when the Elf makes his first appearance and leave it in a prominent place, only to be whisked away on Christmas Day when the Elf disappears again.

Print it and place it in a frame or even stick it to the wall with some washi tape (so that the paint stays on your wall when you remove the tape!). When printing it, you can make it either A4 or letter size or scale it to suit your printer.

There are two original designs for these Elf on the Shelf printables. If you are an Elf on the Shelf purist, you are probably okay with the Elf keeping a close-eye on the activities (and behavior) of your household.

However, if surveillance is not quite your scene, then the simple ‘Elf now on duty’ sign might be more to your liking. The elf being on duty could mean anything you want it to mean.

Elves don’t have to be naughty. They can be kind and generous and thoughtful elves too.

Elf on the Shelf Floor is Lava

Don’t miss our newest sign for your fun Elf on the shelf antics. See below our Elf on the Shelf the floor is lava sign. Add some red tinsel on the floor for extra fun!

Find the link to download this sign at the bottom of the page.

Here is another elf on the shelf floor is lava printable sign. This super cute letterboard sign is 2 inches squared and is the perfect size for your elf to hold.

Remember to scroll to the bottom of the page to find all the download links for the printable elf on the shelf props and signs.

Elf on the Shelf Clean Your Room

This next sign might come in handy during December. I know it will in our household. The elf on the shelf clean your room sign is very helpful when you need to remind your child that Santa is watching!

Find link to download this elf on the shelf clean your room printable at the bottom of the page.

Don’t miss our free printable Elf on Strike signs. Another easy way to promote good behavior from your Elf.

Find the Hidden Treat

The kids will love to play this game with their elf: Find the hidden treat! Grab some plastic cups and arrange them in front of this printable sign with a hidden treat inside one of the cups.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the link to download the printable sign.

Permission from Santa Sign

This permission from Santa sign is great when you have lots of presents under the Christmas tree and the kids are dying to open just one.

Have your elf bring a permission letter from Santa sign allowing them to choose and open one of their presents under the tree. Even though the present may be from Mom and Dad….Santa says yes!

Donut Worry Be Happy Sign

The ‘Donut Worry – Be Happy” sign is a super fun elf prop that the kids will love. Just download and print the sign, leave next to your elf with some donuts! The kids will love this sweet elf surprise.

I also have some free Elf on the Shelf letters here that you will love. One has an original poem printed on it for Elf’s arrival. The others are blank letterheads for you to use for any Elf messages you might need to send to your children throughout December.

If you haven’t purchased an Elf on the Shelf yet, you can find one here.

There are so many awesome Elf accessories that are also available these days. They can really help you with some ideas during the busy month of December.

My kids loved this Elf on the Shelf sweater. It’s an easy hack for when you need the elf to do something funny. They will love finding him in the freezer with his new sweater on.

Looking for more things to make your Elf December easier? Grab some more Elf on the Shelf free printables and activity sheets. – ALL TOTALLY FREE TO DOWNLOAD.

Don’t miss this extensive list of over 100 easy and quick Elf on the Shelf ideas to help you get through December.

It’s also really good to have a few other awesome Elf props on hand for those super busy nights where you need to come up with something creative for the elf to do quickly.

I sincerely hope that these Elf on the Shelf activities and Elf on the Shelf signs have brought some fun into your Elf adventures and have at least helped you out with a couple of ideas. Thank you for visiting this page.

Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of the page to find all the links for the elf on the shelf free printables pdf

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Elf on a Shelf Printables

Here are the download links for the Elf on a Shelf printables that are featured in this article.

Elf on the Shelf Activity Sheet Code Breaker – Download it here

Elf on the Shelf Invitation to Play – Download it here

Under Elf Surveillance Sign – Download it here

Elf Now on Duty Sign – Download it here

Elf on the Shelf Clean Your Room Sign – Download it here

Elf’s Find the Hidden Treat Sign – Download it here

Permission from Santa Sign – Download it here

Donut Worry Be Happy Sign – Download it here

Elf on the Shelf Floor is Lava Sign – Download it here

Elf the Floor is Lava Sign (2 inch letterboard) – Download it here

More Elf on the Shelf Letterboard signs (72 signs) See image below – Find them here

You won’t be stuck for ideas for your Elf on the Shelf this year. There are so many printables and props available right here to make your Elf super fun and make the whole process SUPER EASY for you.