The Elf on the Shelf is a relatively new tradition which originated in the United States in 2005 when the book of the same name was first published. Its authors mother and daughter Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell based the story on their own family tradition of hosting a visiting elf each year in the lead up to Christmas.
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A couple of the girls decided to make wreaths to give to Sparkl.
Elf On The Shelf In Classroom. Take some cute elfies for Insta host an elf tea party and read the amazing book that turned one familys Christmas tradition into an international craze. How to Welcome the Elf on the Shelf into Your Classroom 1. Listen as I chat all about using The Elf on the Shelf in the classroom.
Have your elf keep an eye on your students and allocate rewards points or warm fuzzies to groups or individuals. Ive included a possible writing hook with each scenario as they often really lend themselves to encouraging writing and mark making. Students usually come in to find the elf when they first arrive but this day the elf is nowhere to be found.
See more ideas about elf on the shelf elf elf on the self. Maybe its because this is one of the last years where they whole-heartedly believe in Santa. Teaching third grade there is something magical about my students at this time of year too.
Usually they report good deeds back to Santa but they are great at helping teachers too. This product includes planning pages student and teacher welcome letters elf biographies classroom management tips and more to spruce up your class. Class Rewards From Your Elf on the Shelf.
Choosing a Name for Your Elf on the Shelf The first time I come to the place you call home you quickly must give me a name of my own The Elf on the Shelf. Subscribe to Teach Starter and access thousands of curriculum-aligned resources and. See more ideas about elf on the shelf elf elf fun.
The package includes a hardcover Elf on the Shelf book and cute little elf available in boy or girl versions Santa will be sending a boy elf to my classroom this year and he asked me to help him prepare a few fun twists as I kick off this new classroom tradition. Following the color key on each printable students can create works of art to decorate the bulletin board or their personal work space. Your class will have to decide on a name together.
The Elf on the Shelf in the classroom. I just love the holidays. Here are 10 ideas for using the elf on the shelf in your classroom.
See more ideas about elf awesome elf on the shelf ideas elf fun. While the students are in special area our elf arrives with a letter from Santa explaining that our elf was needed for a special mission and Santa is so sorry he didnt get back in. All these ideas are either FREE and include things in your classroom or have a very minimal cost like Target Dollar Spot pencils or a box of candy canes I use this handy Elf calendar to schedule my Elfs creative hiding spots or.
This is absolutely my favorite time of the year. Make your classroom buzz. Some of these you may have already seen on the Facebook but I thought Id include them for any new readers of my blog.
In the Classroom Week 2 Last Friday our class made these cute wreaths to hang up in the classroom. Everything you need to plan for implement and manage an elf on the shelf in your classroom. Your classroom Scout Elf will love bringing The Elf on the Shelf coloring sheet printables with them to inspire the inner artist in each student.
Ive included a possible writing hook with each scenario as they often really lend themselves to encouraging writing and mark making. Sarah Sunnybank Hills State School. Dec 27 2016 - Explore Resource Ranchs board Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas followed by 193 people on Pinterest.
Dec 18 2020 - Explore Tammy Griffittss board elf in the classroom on Pinterest. Jan 3 2021 - Explore Beverly Webbs board Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas followed by 177 people on Pinterest. Elves are very good at spotting great work and behavior.
North Pole Delivery Have a very chilly frozen package decorated however you wish glitter is good delivered to your classroom. Having an Elf in your classroom is one EXTRA thing you have to do before you leavearrive in the morning but if you plan ahead it does make it so much easier. When your elf arrives from the North Pole he or she wont have a name.
Some of these you may have already seen on the Facebook but I thought Id include them for any new readers of my blog. Here are 10 ideas for using the elf on the shelf in your classroom. Elf on the Classroom Shelf.
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