Elf on the Shelf Goodby Ideas + Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

Yay, it’s finally time for that Elf to leave! Need some fun Elf on the Shelf Goodbye ideas, and printable templates?

We’ve got you covered in this roundup of how to have your Elf say goodbye to the kids, plus a few goodbye letters printables down below!

16 Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Ideas + Printable Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letters

It’s time for Elfie to leave! I’m sure all the parents are shouting, “YAY, we made it another year!”

Well, since you’ve been super creative all month with awesome Elf on the Shelf ideas, then you have to finish strong.

Or, maybe you were the last-minute Elf on the Shelf person, ran out of ideas and decided not to move the Elf, or maybe you just don’t care!

Regardless, let’s wrap this up with ideas on how to have your Elf on the Shelf say goodbye to your kids!

Free Elf on the Shelf Goodbye printables

First, print out this Elf on the Shelf Printable Letter!

With this Elf goodbye letter, you can fill in your child’s name and the Elf’s name. Grab this free printable goodbye letter here.

There are two versions of this printable, and it includes a matching envelope! You can print out the letter as is, or write in your child’s name on the second version of this free Elf goodbye letter.

You can order this instant download for an Elf on the Shelf printable here.

730 Sage Street has some adorable printable Elf on the Shelf goodbye letters!

Do an Elf Scavenger hunt with this idea from East Coast Mommy!

Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Ideas

Becca from My Crazy Good Life has 5 awesome Elf on the Shelf goodbye tips you can copy!

Pack the Elf to get ready to head back to the North Pole, thanks to She Knows!

Have your Elf leave the kids a present on Christmas Eve! Grab Disney’s Christopher Robin Blu/ray DVD combo, available in a store near you, or online.

Frugal Coupon Living provides humor with this idea.

Leave a goodbye message using letters or alphabet-type cereal! Thanks to Rachel Swartley for this idea!

Another idea is to leave the Elf in the tree on Christmas Eve with another Disney’s Christopher Robin Blu/ray DVD combo

Have Elfie leave a message on the window or door. Thanks to Aimee from The Simple Life for this idea!

Here’s another Elf on the Shelf note idea! Source here.

Have your Elf leave a little note for your child! Ideas found here.

Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats has 10 awesome ideas you can do to get your Elf ready to leave and prepare the kids. You can check out her ideas here.

Want to get rid of your Elf for good? I mean, retire him? Check out what In A Happy Nest did to retire her Elf.

Let your kids touch the Elf before going to bed on Christmas Eve. They don’t need magic to head back to the North Pole since Santa will pick him or her up when he drops off the presents. Get a free printable and learn more about this idea from Balancing Home.

Have your Elf leave a goodbye gift for the kids. Check out this idea from Eighteen25!

Well, if you are a huge Marvel fan, this Elf on the Shelf idea is currently winning the internet. And, it’s a HILARIOUS way for your Elf to leave! LOL Thanks to Mama’s Geeky for this one!