Elf on the Shelf Word Search (Free Printable Christmas Activity)
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This elf on the shelf word search is an easy yet super cool Christmas activity for kids.
Learn more about this free printable for holiday fun and get creative ideas for enjoying.
Simple Way to Get Excited About Your Elf
Does your family (or class) have an elf on the shelf?
When I first heard of this trend when my boys were younger, I admit that I cringed. There's enough to do during the holiday season and a new tradition wasn't on the top of my list.
Well, my mom was still teaching Kindergarten and got an elf for her classroom. And for our family. Gulp!
Of course, my boys were super excited! My older two boys were still in public school and their librarian had one with all sorts of zany surprises for the kids.
After reading our The Elf on the Shelf book, we were faced with the task of naming our new friend. Professor (boy #2) was adamant about the name "Zylar". The others thought it was cool so we went with it.
When I told his first grade teacher (also a dear friend of mine) the name, she chuckled and said, "Z.Y.L.A.R. is what I write on the board when I want my students to Zip Your Lips And Read!" 😂
We've now had Zylar visit our home every Christmas season for the past 13 years. Zylar isn't as crazy as some of his scout elf friends. But, it's still a fun thing to share with my boys.
A few days ago on a nature walk, Zylar came up in our conversation. I was reminded that I wanted to make a few printable activities featuring elf on the shelf to add to our Christmas Fun collection. So, here's a new word search to enjoy!
Learn More About This Elf on the Shelf Word Search
This free printable elf on the shelf word search is on one page (plus terms of use page).
It includes a red and green Christmas border and three elves. The elf on the shelf words featured include:
- Countdown
- North Pole
- Christmas
- Tradition
- Mischief
- Believe
- Naughty
- Morning
- Special
- Family
- Search
- Wishes
- Helper
- Night
- Shelf
- Scout
- Santa
- Magic
- Name
- Nice
- Book
- Elf
Creative Ways to Extend the Fun with a Christmas Word Search
Wondering if a word search might be a bit boring for kids?
No worries! You can easily add excitement to the activity with a few fun ideas, like:
- Provide holiday-themed writing utensils. Allow your kids to pick from Christmas pencils, crayons, markers, and color pencils.
- If you're using this printable word search in a classroom or small group setting, pair up kids to work on the challenge together.
- If you'd like a special holiday activity to enjoy with your child, work on the word search together.
- Play Christmas music in the background while working on the word search.
- Use these Christmas Elf Ideas With FREE Printable Checklist to help you come up with fun things to do
- Once the word search is completed, hand out holiday-themed stickers, stamps, erasers, or candies.
Here are some super cute elf on the shelf accessories that you might want to get:
The Elf on the Shelf: Meet the Scout Elves (I Can Read Level 1)The Elf on the Shelf Search and FindMasterPieces Puzzle Set - 4-Pack 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids - Elf on the Shelf 4-Pack - 8Christmas Pencils Bulk for Kids Holiday Pencil Assortment with Erasers Birthday Pencils Xmas Pencils for Teachers Gifts School Supplies Wood Pencil Stationery Party Reward (50 Pieces)BAYLAY Christmas Stickers for Kids Classroom - 30PCS Make Your Own Christmas Stickers Kids Christmas Activities Sticker Christmas Stickers for Kids
Get Your Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Word Search
If you're looking for an simple yet fun activity for your Christmas party, classroom, library, homeschool, or family event, grab this free printable elf on the shelf word search.
Please print out as many copies of this word search that you need. Enjoy!
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