Using Alternative Ideas Of The Elf On The Shelf To Encourage Positivity And Kind Acts For Kids

I think that Elf on the Shelf is a fun concept. I just think it needs a bit of tweaking for people like me to be comfortable with it. I’m excited this year to see some new variations of Elf on the Shelf that reinforce the important character trait of kindness.

Think local: have your elf bring a toy from the North Pole to toys for tots.

Think Global: look into Samaritans Purse. They have a shoebox drive each year and send hygiene products and candy to needle children all over the world.

Think random: random acts of kindness can be fun.

Think of others: pose your elf with stationary and a note about the meaning of kindness. Have them write a holiday letter of kindness for a loved one.

Think of helping: there are homeless shelters, good banks, and soup kitchens in very city. Pose elf with note on doing something nice for them.