All elf ideas

Browse funny, naughty and easy Christmas elf setups. Find a quick scene for tonight, a special arrival or an idea using props you already have.

Easy elf idea – the reindeer training course

The elf is giving his reindeer friend a lesson in going around the cones. A toy training course with homemade markers.

Hat and cat are sorted, but the elf needs a word to rhyme with tree. A quick homemade word game for the morning.

A hole punch turns white paper scraps into tiny snow dots for the elf’s homemade Christmas card.

The elf has found that one little cardboard star can cast a much bigger shadow. Set up a simple light-and-shadow discovery.

Six tissue-covered cups hide little paper surprises. The elf invites the children to choose one and discover what is inside.

Three paper goats are crossing a cardboard bridge, and the elf has found himself a cosy spot underneath.

Clean socks become little sacks for an elf and two teddy racers. Everyone is lined up, although nobody has hopped yet.

Our elf has borrowed a little kazoo for Christmas music. A cheerful humming challenge, with a free pretend version.

The elf has managed one tiddlywink in the pot. Set out a little flicking challenge and let the children try their aim.

Our elf has made a little team of paper elves holding hands. Fold, draw and cut your own simple shapes to join him.

A kitchen turntable becomes a little fairground ride for the elf and two toy friends, decorated with homemade paper stars.

The elf’s homemade signpost points to the North Pole in two opposite directions. He may need someone to check his work.

Our elf has tried on two enormous, mismatched slippers. His footwear ambitions are much bigger than his feet.

The elf has written FLE instead of ELF. A hand mirror helps the children work out his back-to-front message.

Two sturdy mugs and a small cotton cloth make a low hammock for an elf who would rather have a little rest.