Thursday 14 November 2013

Elf on the Shelf




I LOVE the festive season.
For us here in Australia, it is nearly the end of our school year.  We begin our summer holidays just before Christmas.

We are expecting a very hot summer. Summer has not yet begun and already we have had several bad bushfires with many people losing their homes. 

I know this is a cliche but I would love to have a white Christmas just once.
It is on my 'bucket list'.

It is C-R-A-Z-Y busy at school at present. We have our end of year reports to write and still try to keep up the momentum in the classroom. 

As well we are putting on a BIG Christmas concert. 
Just quietly, it was my idea!!

I always enjoy all the fun Christmas activities with my children.


Last year I had a heap of fun with The Elf on the Shelf with my little ones. 
Our elf was a girl! I remember one of my children declaring.... "but elves aren't girls!!"

Our elf ~ Twinkles, as the children named her, would pop up in a different place each day. My children would eagerly arrive every morning to see where she was hiding. 









 Oh what fun! 
Kindergarten is such a joy. I love seeing their little beaming faces, full of curiosity.

Of course we made our own little Elf.

We wrote about what we do when we are being 'nice'








92 comments:

snowdoll said...

My firsties always love The Elf on the Shelf! Thank you for this wonderful idea to add to the fun!

Mrs Ward said...

Thanks Rhonda! Your elf is gorgeous and my little bunnies are going to have so much fun making him and her!! :) I'm sending you my HAPPY HOLIDAYS banner which is available on my blog in return! Sparkles Jody
http://landofthelittlelearners.blogspot.com.au/

1stgradefireworks said...

This is my first year with ELF ON A SHELF. Thanks for the goody! wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I am so happy to do Elf on the Shelf this year (my first year with an elf). This is such a great idea! My 1st graders will love this project. I am also thinking that maybe our elf may have a few riddles/activities for my students to complete as well.

Sherry said...

Thank you for sharing! You are so generous!
sherrymatheson@gmail.com

Sra. Carro said...

Love your elfie post and elfie freebie! Your pics are amazing! I would love for you to link this post at my Elf Class Ideas Linky Party!! Thank you!!
FlapJack

The Parker Place said...

I would love to use this with my students but I can't open the link to upload it :(

Unknown said...

I am having difficulty getting the link to go through. Any suggestions? :(

Barbara Matson said...

It says unavailable :( Would love to do this with my K class. The Elf comes to visit on Monday!

Pam said...

Aww I missed the freebie! Super cute activity though!! I love the clipart you used in this post - where did you get it from?

- Pam @ Moments to Teach

Unknown said...

I would LOVe a copy of this if you are able to email it to me!
amym@theprepschool.net

jillykat07 said...

I'm trying to download this....and I would LOVE a copy!!! Can you email it to me PLEASE!!!
jillmsu@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I have been trying to download your elf on a shelf and its telling me that it is no longer available. Would it be possible to get you to email it to me please?
beecherjan@dalhart.k12.tx.us

Thank you!

Anonymous said...

I have been trying to download your elf on a shelf and its telling me that it is no longer available. Would it be possible to get you to email it to me please?
beecherjan@dalhart.k12.tx.us

Thank you!

Jen said...

I would love to download your elf on a shelf activity! It looks adorable. Would it be possible for you to email it to me please? jstamm9031@gmail.com

Thank you!!

Kristine said...

can you email me your elf on the shelf activity??? I would LOVE LOVE to do this!!! Or is it for sale anywhere?? My email is kristine.harrison@mnps.org. All i want for Christmas is the elf activity, LOL!

Unknown said...

Hi I would also love your elf on the shelf pattern. Could you email me at pasquar@yahoo.com? Is it somewhere I can buy it?

Thanks,
Patti

Bonnie Silver said...

Please may I get a copy for my kinders? LOVE it!! Bonniersilver72@gmail.com

Debbie Musser said...

Love your Elf on the Shelf idea! I do a lot of Elf on the Shelf activities with my kindergarten students.
If this is still available... could you email a copy to me at
dmusser@bvps.org
THANKS!

Unknown said...

Is this still available? I would love to have it! Could you email me a copy if it is still available ahickman@sloan-hendrix.com
Thanks so much!

boysmom said...

I missed this but would love to have it!!! kristinetim@gmail.com

Lori said...

Hi! I would love this template as well- so cute! My email is: schlueting@hotmail.com. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Chrissy said...

Hi! If this is available I would love to have it! youngch@pennsmanor.org

TAM said...

Love this idea. Especially the writing component. If it is still available somehow- I would love to get it. Or if not too much trouble email it to me at tacmyers at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I would love to make this elf after we watch the movie. If it is still available, can you please send it to jenniferkimbel@gmail.com??
Thanks!

Pam said...

Would you mind sharing your Elf on the Shelf with me? It is soooo cute! Thank you. pks0221@suddenlink.net

Unknown said...

I love both the writing and art template! Very cute! Could you please email me both to krasmussen@gips.org? Thank you!!!

Anonymous said...

I would LOVE to have a copy of the Elf on the Shelf if you wouldn't mind sharing! My email is lterrell@rock.k12.nc.us.

Unknown said...

I would also love a copy of the Elf on the Shelf writing and art template!!! I have searched your store and can't find this project. My email address is: jell@dmcs.cc

Mrs. Tongen said...

So cute! Could you send me a copy of the Elf on a Shelf writing template and pattern?
tongenc@maplelake.k12.mn.us
Thanks!

Unknown said...

This elf in so cute. Could you send me a copy of this activity?
becavalie@gmail.com
Thanks

Anonymous said...

Do you have a template for the Elf on the Shelf art you did?
selam@losbanosusd.k12.ca.us

Unknown said...

I love this! Do you still have this craft?! :) Is there any way you would be so kind to share it with me? molly.keane86@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Hi~ Is the Elf On the Shelf craft still available? If so, would you be able to email me the template? It is so cute and I know my students would love it!
If it is posted on Teacherspayteachers.com or another site for purchase, let me know and I would be more than happy to buy it. Thanks so much! My email is Kelley3077@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I love the elf craft, but can't find a way to download it. Would you be able to email me the template at kzito@ppsb.org or let me know where it is available? (I checked teachers pay teachers and did not find it) Our elf made her return today, and I would love to do this activity with my students. Thanks you so much.

Anonymous said...

Has anyone had luck getting this awesome template? I would love it too! My email is Caryn.wagner@gmail.com if you're sharing Rhonda! Thank you!

Jessica Gonsalves said...

I would love this template if it is still available? I am willing to buy it if you have it for sale somewhere please let me know. My email is Jessica.e.gonsalves@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Chelsea G. said...

I would love the template as well! My elf is coming tomorrow! My email is kelpy25@yahoo.com! Thanks so much!!

Jennifer Powell said...

Can I PLEASE have a Copy Of This? My email is jenefer11@hotmail.com.
Thanks

Unknown said...

I would love to do this with my kinders! Can you please e-mail it to me or send me a link?? kranholdka@gmail.com

salkids said...

I would love to do this with my Kindergarten class! Can you send me a copy? Thank you Sall My email is lawyers@fcsuvt.org

Unknown said...

I would love to have this pattern! Can you please send it to me? TIA
deldreqka.scott@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I would love to have this pattern! Can you please send it to me? TIA
deldreqka.scott@gmail.com

MScheider said...

MLisanti25@hotmail.com. If anyone is able to please send me a copy. Just got my students an elf.

Anonymous said...

i want a copy too! please skthibodeaux.cox.net he is so cute

rsaud@stlcatholic.orf said...

If in is still possible to get the elf on the shelf craft please email me at rmsaud@me.com Thank you!

Unknown said...

I would love to have this pattern! Would you mind sharing a copy? My email is shan.mcconnell@gmail.com Thank you!

Unknown said...

Would love a copy for my class thanks kruep5@charter.net or iantha69@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I would love a copy of this art project for my kinder class please! kayla.jonsson15@gmail.com
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

This is awesome! Can you please send me a copy of the template? Apierangeli@thetobinschool.org

Megan said...

I would love to make with cute cute craft with my kinders. May I please have a copy of the template?
mlandon2@gmail.com
Thanks, Megan

Anonymous said...

Hi Rhonda, this craft and writing activity is super adorable. I would love a copy of the template. If it is still available, then can you please send it to pwilliams@tmals.org. Thanks, Pam

Anonymous said...

Can you send me the template for this amazing activity? Email glh050595@aol.com

Unknown said...

I too would love to have a copy of this most adorable template. My students love our elf Mia. But alas, Mia has had to go back to the North Pole due to disruptive behavior. Hopefully this craftivity will encourage Mia that we have changed our ways and to return to us. My email address is sbonds@southpike.org

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy of the writing/craft template! My email is colemanl9060@gmail.com Thank you!

meliscummings said...

I would love a copy of this elf and writing. It's darling, my kiddos will love this.
My email is meliscummings@gmail.com
THANK YOU!!!

Unknown said...

So cute ...my students would love this activity...could you email me if still available @ melissag142@gmail.com... thanks

Susan (Grade 1 Teacher) said...

Hi,
I am also doing the ELF for the first time in my class. I would love a copy of the poem and activity if you would be so kind to share. susan.sinardi@tdsb.on.ca
Thank you!

Unknown said...

Hi! Could you send me a copy of the craft/poem so I can download. My students would love it...
sfry@materdeicatholic.com

olivia.beaty said...

I would love to have this for my kiddos! Thank you!
olivia.beaty@pcsstn.com

Unknown said...

Hi I would like to use this with my students could you please send it to me. Stephanie.desir@browardschools.com

NettiB said...

Hi,
This is so adorable, I would love to have this to use with my kiddos. Will you please send me a copy. kelnet31@gmail.com
Thank you!

Marlo said...

Would you please send me this so I can use it with my class. Morelli_m@hcsb.k12.fl.us

Lois said...

Can someone please email me this project @laloiscolepelzek@yahoo.com

Lois said...

Can someone please email me this project @laloiscolepelzek@yahoo.com

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