5 Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letters

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Looking for easy Elf on the Shelf arrival ideas? Then these FREE printable Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letters are for you.

The holiday season is full of traditions, and for many families, the arrival of the Elf on the Shelf is one of the highlights. Whether your elf is visiting for the very first time or making a return trip, a fun Elf on the Shelf arrival letter is a simple way to make the occasion feel even more magical.

To help you start the fun without extra stress, I’ve created five free printable Elf on the Shelf letters. Each one is designed to be easy to use: just print, set out with your elf, and you’re ready to go. No late-night crafting or scrambling required.

From sweet and heartfelt to playful and silly poems, these letters from your Elf give you options to match your family’s style. Pick your favorite, or switch them up from year to year to keep things fresh. Your kids will love the added touch, and you’ll love how easy it is to bring a little holiday wonder into your home.

And if you’d like a matching set of Elf letters, don’t miss my Elf Goodbye Letters. For even more Elf on the Shelf ideas, check out my list of 55 Cute & Funny Elf Names for your new elf.

Let’s get ready for Elf on the Shelf!

How to download the printables

Downloading the printables is super easy! For each sheet, I include a link to a Google drive file. The sheets are saved as individual PDFs, so you can download just the files you want.

Simply click the link, it’ll pop up a new tab with the PDF file that looks like the image below:

a screenshot of a browser tab with a google drive pdf file open (of a kids christmas tree tracing sheet) and labels pointing out the print and download icons on the top right corner — *Screenshot of google drives highlighting the download and print buttons*

You can click on the icons on the top right corner to either print the sheet immediately or download it for later.

Fun Elf Poem

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This first Elf letter is a cute poem and probably my favorite letter in the bunch. It is short and sweet so its good for little kids like mine. And I’m always a sucker for a rhyming pattern.

Classic Style (Good for Black & White Printing)

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Next up, I wanted to include a design that would work for those who only had black and white printers (like our family). This looks classic and official, and doesn’t lose its vibe if you only print it in gray scale.

Cute Design

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This letter is just a cute Christmas-y style. It explains the Elf story and the general idea of Elf on the Shelf in a kid-friendly way.

Red & Green Theme

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I like the red and green strips of this letter for that Christmas cheer, and upside down elf legs are just cute. It again hits the highlights of the Elf on the Shelf situation in a kid-accessible way.