Build an Elf Craft, Christmas Writing Activities, & Paper Template for December

My build an elf craft and writing prompts are the perfect, no prep Christmas activity for elementary. 3 templates ensure that every elf yourself activity on your December bulletin board is unique! Post your elf crafts and prompts in the hallway to make an engaging Christmas display.

If you’re racing to figure out what festive craftivity to quickly put up in the hallway for Christmas look no further. Students can complete the elf craft part in one class period. And you can use the accompanying writing prompts to post alongside your projects.

Basically, each child receives a copy of the elf craft template. Then, they color everything, cut out the parts, and glue it together. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Want your kids to turn themselves in Christmas elves? Replace the printable head with a photo of each student. And now your kids can make their own elf yourself craft!

This printable also comes with a PowerPoint with step-by-step pictures and simply written directions for young children. Use it for either whole group or small group instruction. Or, assign it to students via Google Classroom, Canvas, etc. so they can work independently.

Are you going to be absent and your substitute won’t have access to technology? No problem! Use the 1-page all-in-one step-by-step picture directions. Just print it out and include it with your sub plans. And then do nothing. Yes, nothing, because I’ve done it all for you!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How many sheets of paper does this use? Each child will receive 2 pages with the elf template on it.
2. This resource shows 3 different versions of the elf craft. What am I supposed to do with the other two? You may decide to assign each table a certain version or you may decide to print a handful of each and let kids pick the one they like the best.
3. What grade level is this for? This resource works best for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.
4. What materials do I need? Kids will need scissors, crayons, and glue.

YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 1 Non-Editable PDF Printables - Includes a teacher guide, a step-by-step handout for substitute teachers, Christmas elf templates in color and black and white, writing prompts, and blank writing paper pages.
• 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint Slideshow - Includes large, step-by-step picture directions and text so students independently and you can reclaim valuable class time to work with needy students.
• Google Drive Access Link, so you can assign a paperless version

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

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I love this activity so much! I used these elves to design my classroom door for Christmas. My students also loved it because I replaced the elves' heads with theirs.

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This was such a fun project for my students!! It was a little much for kindergarten (too much to cut) but if I taught 2nd grade or up, I'm sure it would have been perfect! They loved getting to pick their pieces and create elves!

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My students LOVED this project/assignment. I made them color their elf and then choose which writing prompt they wanted. We hung our elves on our classroom door and our writing in the hallway! I had lots of teachers comment on how cute they were too!!!

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Created by Amie Bentley, © Glitter Meets Glue Designs, LLC