We’ve used the elves as supporters of our family values, thus making the month of December and the arrival of Elf on the Shelf and the other elves not only a fun activity but a learning experience as well.
Below you’ll find some of our Elf Ideas which include a variety of elves not just Elf on the Shelf. You can see all of our Elf Ideas here.
Using the Elves to teach our family values as a part of our Christmas Holiday Tradition seemed like such a good idea the we decides to extend the teaching of family values into the balance of the year. We kept with the reward theme and we continued to try to keep The Christmas Web involved as an extension of the elves actions. Here’s some of our throughout the year Elv Ideas.
Elves have been coming to our home for over 22 years now, Santa’s first two Helpers (Elf) first arrived in 2005, third in 2009 and a generic elf in 2011. As our kids got older we felt that the role of the elf should and could change. Even though they were loosing their believe in the magic of Santa and their elf, they still respected the power of the season and wanted the tradition to continue. Our elves started to support our Family Values and teach Life Lessons as well as provide the family with fun and entertainment. We were surprised at the welcome reception of these new vignettes as well as the fulfilling conversations that were prompted.
