Elf on the Shelf Snack Idea (Free Printable)
Elf on the Shelf is a highlight for some children during the Christmas Season and this Adorable Elf Snack with a free Elf on the Shelf printable will certainly be a hit! And you can find more Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Printables here.
I made this Elf on the Shelf Printable to attach to different types of snacks, such as raisin boxes, cheese box snacks, boxes of candy and many other snack items.
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How to Make This Elf on The Shelf-Themed Snack:
Here are the materials needed to make this fun Elf on the Shelf Themed Snack:
- Free Elf on the Shelf Printable (Download at the bottom of this Post)
- Raisin box ( or you could use a yogurt container, a cheese snack, etc.)
- Glue or tape
Instructions:
- Cut out the free elf on the shelf printable.
- Tape the picture to the front of a raisin box.
- Place the elf snack on a table or shelf and enjoy!
This elf snack is not only fun and festive, but it’s also a healthy and delicious snack option. Kids will love seeing the elf on the shelf attached to their snacks, and it’s a great way to encourage them to eat nutritious foods.
What’s so special about Elf on the Shelf?
Known for its nightly mischief, the Elf on the Shelf became popular in 2005 after the book, The Elf on the Shelf, A Christmas Tradition was published.
The purpose of an Elf is to quietly watch over your family as they go about their day so that the Elf (which you pick out the name for your family Elf) can report their “naughty” or “nice” behavior to Santa. So the Elf can encourage your child to be on their best behavior during the Christmas season.
Honestly, some kids “might” think the elf is creepy as it watches your family, but other kids may enjoy the “tradition”. Parents may either love or despise the elf and the additional task of moving it around the house every night. But for whatever side you are on, Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas icon in our culture today.
Easy Instructions to Use this Elf on the Shelf Printable
With this free printable, you and your kids can make a box of raisins, candy, or other types of snacks look like an Elf on the Shelf. Pre-schoolers can cut this printable out with the supervision of an adult. and easily attach with glue sticks or tape.
You can print this elf out in either color or black and white. The black and white printed Elf will be a fun printable for your kids to color and personalize as they would like.
Elf on the Shelf is a story that kids love to hear. The nice thing about it? You can give your child an elf-on-the-shelf snack when you use this free elf-on-the-shelf printable template.
If you want some more Christmas cheer in their life this year but don’t know what they’d enjoy most – check out elfontheshelf.com
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Fun Elf on the Shelf School Activity
This free elf-on-the-shelf printable cut-out is an adorable gift for your child to make and gift to their friends at school at a Christmas party or as a fun school craft or kids activity. You could even make these at an elf-themed party. The ideas are endless. We hope you enjoy this craft idea!
Elf on the Shelf Snack Idea
It's wonderful to hear that this adorable Elf Snack idea, coupled with a free Elf on the Shelf printable, brings even more joy to children and families during this special time of year.
Materials
- Printed sheets of the Elf on the Shelf template
- A box - I used a raisin box. If it is not available, you can use other boxes like a yogurt box or a cheese snack container
- Adhesive tape or glue
- Your choice of printer paper, preferably white card stock
Tools
- Printer
Instructions
- Cut out the printed elf on the shelf template. Take your time and cut out the elf's head and tiny legs. It's crucial to meticulously trim around the picture's edges to achieve a clean and precise cut.
- Grab the adhesive tape and use it to affix the elf's head securely near the top of the box. Then, take those cut-out legs and carefully tape them near the bottom, ensuring that the feet dangle freely from the box.
- If you opted for glue instead, let it dry completely before proceeding. Once the glue is dry, you can proudly display your creation on a shelf, adding an extra festive touch to your Christmas decorations.
- Children will be thrilled to find the elf on the shelf attached to their snacks, making it a fun and interactive experience. This is an excellent opportunity to promote nutritious eating habits among kids. By incorporating the elf into their snacks, you're encouraging them to enjoy wholesome foods in a playful and engaging manner.
