Elf on the Shelf First Day Idea

Free Printable Elf on the Shelf First Day Idea Poem

Hi. I’m Dinah…and I am obsessed with the Elf on the Shelf and it’s ALMOST that time. I love making cheap and easy elf crafts and all things Elf on the Shelf. Here is a simple print and cut poem for the first day of your family tradition. For this one, include a little treat for your elf to give the kids. This marshmallow treat is a quick and easy one.

Here is a popular elf printable I have made with a free download: DIY Elf on the Shelf Luggage

Easy Marshmallow Snowman

First, make the snowman marshmallow treat. The printable I made will work with any treat, but I made this snowman in seconds.

Here is what you need.

Time: 30 Minutes

Materials:

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• Three marshmallows
• Skewer
• Black and orange food marker
• Fruit roll up
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Simply stack three marshmallows on the BBQ skewer.
2. Draw the face with black and orange food markers.
3. Add the fruit roll up scarf. I fringed the scarf ends with kitchen scissors. If desired, add a fruit roll up cone shaped hat.
4. Print the poem below!

Free Printable Poem

You can make this printable any size you wish. I layed it with green card stock and added some little pompoms to make it a little more festive.

It says:

I’m Back!

Oh how I missed you;

It’s great to be back!

I made you some treats,

A sweet little snack.

I hope you like it

It’s one of my faves.

You better be good!

You better behave!

Download the FREE printable HERE: Elf on the Shelf First Day Printable

Here’s the finished product!

More Elf on the Shelf (I told you I was obsessed)

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Here is a video of some of my ideas. Enjoy!