Who has an Elf on the Shelf?
I had never heard about it until this year, but let me tell you – my kids are loving it!
We didn’t end up getting the “typical” Elf on the Shelf that you find at Target, but instead one that was purchased from Home Goods. This is what he looks like:
{We named him Happy and yesterday he was hanging from the track lighting in the kitchen!}
Since you can’t copy the Real Elf on the Shelf story, my cousin’s hubby decided to write an Elf on the Shelf POEM {thanks, Rob!}.
I turned it into a printable that I hope you all you can use and enjoy.
{Just click on the image, click again and then right click and save}
And Rebecca from Dreaming for More Hours in a Day sent another “official” version of this poem that she is sharing on this site too.
{To download, click on the image above and then right-click and SAVE}
Thanks, Rebecca!!!
And in case you are looking for more Elf Fun, be sure to check out the following sites:
101 Elf on The Shelf Ideas from Blossom Bunkhouse
And for a Good Laugh, be sure to check out Ashley {from Lil’ Blue Boo‘s} Elf on the Shelf Series.
She has G, PG-13, and R Rated Versions of their Elf Mischief!
{HILARIOUS!!}
And if you don’t have the time to get an Elf o the Shelf… no worries!
You can use my Naughty or Nice List Printable found HERE.
We are doing that as well and the kids have been on their BEST BEHAVIOR! 
ENJOY!
I LOVE the Elf poem! I had never heard of him until this year, too. But the doll is a little creepy.
I need to find a normal looking elf and then I can use this poem. lol Thanks a lot!
Forgive me but there’s a typo: “Then each night to the NoRth Pole via the airport.” (i.e., the R is missing). It’s no big deal to me (I have to re-type anyway because of the Australian spelling of a few words), but I thought you might like to know.
Thanks so much for the inspiration. I’m going to use the poem as a starting off point for mine.
Cheers,
Cate
I am going to use the poem this year – thank you!!
YEAH!!! I have been putting off buy the book and now I”m glad!!! I guess we’ll have to get busy making an elf.
Thank you for this!! I am a stay at home mom and the real elf on the shelf is a little out of our budget but I love the idea! I already have a cute little elf that I want to use for this I was just looking for a great story or poem to explain what it is all about!
Thank you so much for this cute poem. Today was my first day ever having the Elf on The Shelf visit our home and my son really liked the story except for the part he couldn’t touch the Elf LOL!! Merry Christmas!
Sandra
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I love this poem!!! I can’t afford to buy the original elf on the shelf but found a really cute one at a craft store. This poem is just too cute and much better than the original version in my eyes! Thank you soo much for sharing it!
Thanks so much for this poem! It is perfect!
This is great!!!. I was a little reluctant to purchase the original Elf on the Shelf. I wasnt sure if my two year old would grasp the concept…I know kids are a lot smarter then we think ..lol SO I Found an adorable elf at The Dollar Tree, yup for only 1$. I hide the elf, printed the poem out and pretended Santa had just sent an email. After we had read the poem we went hunting for the elf…she was so excited when we found him. Thank you again!