Elf daily notes: 24 free printable notes, one for each morning

How to use it

1. Type the names. They are added to the notes for you.
2. Pick the set: good-morning notes or kindness missions.
3. Print all three pages and cut the notes apart.
4. Keep them in an envelope and put one next to the elf each night.

No time to move the elf? A new note in the same spot still counts. Print on colored paper to make the notes easy to find.

The 24 notes

1. Good morning, Emma! I flew all night and still beat you out of bed.
2. Santa says hi. I told him about your big smile yesterday.
3. I saw you being helpful yesterday. That was my favorite part of the report.
4. Can you find something red, something green and something sparkly today?
5. Elf joke: What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes!
6. I counted how many times you said thank you yesterday. Can you beat it today?
7. Today's mission: make someone laugh before lunch.
8. I tried your cereal last night. Don't tell anyone.
9. Elf joke: What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet!
10. Only a few more sleeps! I checked the calendar twice.
11. Draw me a picture today? I'd love to take one back to show Santa.
12. I heard you reading. Elves love stories. Read one near me tonight?
13. Look out the window today and find three things you are glad about.
14. You were so brave yesterday. I noticed.
15. Elf joke: Why did the gingerbread man go to the doctor? He felt crumby!
16. Today, give somebody a hug and tell them it is from me.
17. I told the reindeer about you. They want to meet you.
18. Can you clean up one thing without being asked? I'll be watching!
19. Pick a song and sing it loud today. Elves say singing spreads cheer.
20. I like this spot. I can see everything from up here.
21. Elf joke: What is a snowman's favorite snack? Ice krispy treats!
22. Tell someone in your family one thing you love about them.
23. You make this house the best one on my whole route.
24. Tomorrow is a big day. Tonight, get to bed early so I can head home on time!

All versions

• Elf good-morning notes: Short hellos, elf jokes and tiny challenges. One for each morning, with your child's name on the first one.
• Elf kindness missions: A kindness elf instead of a mischief elf. Each note is one small, doable act of kindness for a child.

More to make

Elf arrival letterA hello letter from your elf, with your child's name in it. Elf reminder letterA gentle nudge from the elf: be kind, tidy up, go to bed. Elf goodbye letterA see-you-next-year letter for Christmas Eve. Letter from SantaA personal letter from Santa with your child's name. Letter to SantaA fill-in page for your child to write to Santa. Nice list certificateAn official-looking certificate signed by Santa.