Get ready to welcome back your Elf with our 20 Elf on the Shelf return ideas.
We’ve rounded up a huge list full of “Welcome Back” Elf on the Shelf ideas to help you spread some Christmas cheer this holiday season.
{You can print out this welcome Elf on the Shelf printable letter}
It’s that time of the year! Your Elf is getting ready to visit your home and you need to get ready.
Many parents tend to dread this time of year because it ends up being a hassle for them but it doesn’t have to be!
We have put together the Ultimate Guide for Elf on the Shelf full of tips and hacks to get you through the holiday season.
Welcome Back Elf on the Shelf | 20 Elf On The Shelf Return Ideas
Welcoming your Elf into your home, especially if it’s their first visit, always leaves a huge impression on kids.
If you are looking for some of the most epic and Christmas spirit-filled ideas to welcome your Elf into your home, we got you covered!
What are some Elf on the Shelf arrival ideas?
The biggest question parents ask themselves when the holidays come around is: How do I bring back the Elf? You will notice the more time passes on, the more elaborate your ideas become, and the quicker you run out of ideas to outdo yourself.
Been there, done that! If you don’t have an Elf yet, you can order one here.
Prepare an Elf on the Shelf hot cocoa board filled with your child’s favorite snacks + treats.
Here are 20 ideas to hold you over till Christmas!
You can put together a fun and easy to do tablescape to welcome your Elf! Or, you can use it for a Kids’ Christmas Tablescape. However you decide to use it, this is an idea that everyone can do!
Imagine how excited your kiddos will be to have a hot cocoa party to welcome back your elf. Creative and a blast!
While there are several ideas on this list, I think the contract is super creative and cute. It’s a great way to get your kids on board with being extra good for the holidays.
Who says your elf can only show up wearing a Christmas elf suit? You can easily dress your elf up in Thanksgiving gear and get started early this year.
Use this printable donut letter and have a donut party to celebrate the return of your elf. So much fun!
It’s getting to be that time of year when you start searching the Internet for fun Elf on the Shelf ideas for arrival, right? Not only do you want daily activities (and sometimes, mischief) for your elf to get into, but his return to your home should be a fun event too!
One adorable way to welcome home your elf is by purchasing an inexpensive cardboard mailbox from a dollar store and putting a letter in it. I love this idea!
What’s more fun than baking cookies for the holidays? This idea is the elf or elves (if you have more than one) with an oven and a note asking if your child wants to bake cookies to start the holiday season. They have all the printables you need too!
Kara at Saving by Design traditionally always has the elf arrive on the same day each year. One unique way to have your elf show up is by shipping the elf to the house! What a fantastic idea.
This is one of the cutest ways to introduce your elf! Set up a photo booth with your elf. The kids will love it too.
She explains everything from how to get an elf on the shelf and what to do with it once it arrives. There are some tremendous welcome ideas like setting out the Elf on the Shelf book and putting the words “I’m Back” in M&M’s.
Have your elf arrive in style, complete with a parachute. Such a cute idea, and the kids are going to do some major squealing over this.
There are 21 Elf on the Shelf ideas to try out. They thought of everything from having the elf arrive on a stack of books, then each day, your child can open one. How fun is that?
This is a wonderful way to teach your kids that it’s important to spread random acts of kindness. It’s thoughtful and sweet.
One way to surprise the kids with the return of your elf is to set the elf outside the front door. It would be cute to have someone ring the doorbell and have everyone answer it together.
Your kids are going to have a BLAST if the elf shows up with some newly made slime. They will be so happy their elf is back and that they can play with slime.
I don’t know who will like this idea more, you or the kids. Line up two rows of Christmas lines to form a runway and have the elf arrive in an airplane. This idea is a blast!
Use your bathroom and other places in the house to welcome Elfie back. Here are a few more creative ideas to check out.
And of course, you can find several welcome ideas back from the creators of Elf on the Shelf.
Here's a fun way to welcome back your Elf, which includes a free printable.
Either way, now you are all ready to start Christmas right and make your kiddo’s holiday season spectacular.
If you use any of these ideas or come up with your own, we would love to see them! Let us know in the comments and share photos with us.
Get more Elf On The Shelf ideas + tips below:
16 Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Ideas + Printable Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letters
Simple Elf on The Shelf Ideas That Are Straight To The Point
50 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas (For Busy Moms)+ FREE Printable
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