This family traditional also encourages kids to get along, behave and think about their participation around the home.
The Rules of The Elf on the Shelf
- The kids of the house may not touch the elf or he will lose his magic.
- The kids may talk to the elf and the elf can hear them but is not allowed to talk back to the children.
- The elf flies back and forth to the north pole each night reporting the children's behavior to Santa. Each day when the elf arrives back to the home he is placed in a new spot.
This is fun and thrilling for the kids as they eagerly await the elves arrival everyday. The minute the kids wake up they begin looking for the elf. This gives us parents the opportunity to add things such as chores and kindness as we read the book to them. The kids become interested in anything they can do to get a good report. The book has an old time appearance making the book seem more legendary to the kids. It is such a treasure activity and family tradition adding a little extra something to this amazing holiday.





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