About the elf ideas wheel
It’s 10 p.m., the kids are asleep, and the elf still hasn’t moved. Spin for an easy idea that takes a few minutes and uses things you already have at home. Edit the wheel to remove ones you’ve done, so you never repeat a night.
Ways to use it
- Late-night inspiration for the scout elf.
- Plan the whole month in one sitting.
- Classroom elf ideas for teachers.
What’s on this wheel (20)
- Zip-line across the room on string
- Fish in the sink with candy canes
- Make a toilet-paper snowman
- Make snow angels in flour or sugar
- Hide in the fridge with a snack
- Leave a tiny note for the kids
- Read a story to the stuffed animals
- Build a marshmallow snowman
- Slide down the stairs on a book
- Take a marshmallow bubble bath in a bowl
- Play hide-and-seek in the Christmas tree
- Build a napkin fort
- Wrap a bedroom door in paper
- Bring a small treat for breakfast
- Do yoga with the stuffed animals
- Set a kindness challenge for the day
- Start a paper-chain countdown
- Bake pretend cookies with cookie cutters
- Build a workshop from building blocks
- Roast marshmallows over a flashlight
Frequently asked questions
What if I forgot to move the elf?
Spin the wheel and pick the quickest idea, like leaving a tiny note or hiding in the fridge. Many families also say the elf was so comfortable it decided to stay put for a night.
Is this the official Elf on the Shelf site?
No. This is an independent idea wheel and isn’t affiliated with The Elf on the Shelf brand. It works for any Christmas elf, including classroom elves.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.