Having an Elf on the Shelf is one of my kids’ favorite things about December and the Christmas season.
They love waking up each morning and racing around the house to see what our silly elves have been up to!
We have both a boy elf and a girl elf who love to get into trouble and find the best hiding places in our house.
Check out our FAVORITE Elf on the Shelf Accessories, like tiny Starbucks cups, elf-sized fake food, little laptops and phones, and more!
If you plan on getting a new elf OR already have an elf that will be making a return appearance this year, then I’ve got just the right Elf on the Shelf letter for you!
If your elf is new, be sure to check out our 113 elf names and FREE printable names list to help you pick the perfect elf name.
I’ve created FOUR different printable arrival letters for you to choose from, depending on if your elf is new to the family or returning from last year, and if your elf is a boy or a girl.
Keep reading for all of the different options!
This FREE Elf on the Shelf introduction letter is perfect if you have a new elf that will be joining your family this Christmas season.
When your elf arrives on December 1st, place the letter near the elf so the kids can see that it’s for them.
The purpose of the printable arrival letters is to introduce the elf to your kiddos, let them know what the elf’s job is, explain the “no touching” rule, and instruct the kids to pick a new name for their elf.
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Here’s what the Elf on the Shelf welcome letter says-
“Hello From the North Pole!
I am so excited to join your family!
My job is to watch and listen, the fly to Santa in the North Pole each night to report if you’ve been naughty or nice.
You can find me each morning in a new fun place until Christmas Eve.
Please keep my magic safe by not touching me!
I’d love for you to choose a special name that you love.
This will become my new name when I come back to visit each year.
Get ready for fun!
This printable template is for personal use only. Not for resale or distribution!
I recommend printing on white card stock so the certificate is more sturdy and durable.
This elf arrival letter is perfect to print at home, but you can also print a color copy at Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, or your local print shop.
This FREE printable Elf on the Shelf welcome back letter is for those who already have an elf that will be coming back to the family this year.
This means that your kids already know and love your elf and that he or she already has a name.
This letter is a fun way for the elf to let the kids know that he or she is back and ready for more fun this holiday season!
Here’s what the Elf on the Shelf letter says-
Did you miss me?
I sure missed you!
I’m back from the North Pole to keep an eye on things again this year.
I’ll report to Santa each night whether you’ve been naughty or nice.
We’re going to have so much fun!
Remember not to touch me, or I can lose my magic.
Get ready to find me each morning.
____________ ” (write in your elf’s name)
This printable is for personal use only. Not for resale or distribution!
I recommend printing on white card stock so the certificate is more sturdy and durable.
Again, feel free to print at home or your local office or copy store.
Hopefully this helps you get ready for your elf’s arrival this December!
It’s the busiest month of the year, so hopefully this will make your life a little easier during this holiday season!
I have so many fun Elf on the Shelf ideas and free printables on my blog to share with you!
Print a FREE good bye letter from your elf to your kids, where he or she says farewell until their anticipated arrival next year!
An elf goodbye letter is a great reminder to the kids how much their elf loves them.
Ours come in both a boy elf and a girl elf version.
Leave the letter with a small gift or cookies for the kids for even more of an impact!
These darling elf notes are elf sized and encourage the kids to do an activity, like watch a Christmas movie, make a favorite Christmas recipe (with some help from mom), find hidden candy canes, etc.
If your child has a rough day or hasn’t been behaving, then your elf can deliver them this bad behavior letter that warns them to stay on the nice list.
The letter comes straight from the North Pole from Santa Claus himself!
There’s also a good behavior letter to praise the nice things your kiddos do!
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