Day 24: Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Day 24 is the elf's farewell. Keep it ceremonial, a goodbye letter, a small keepsake (printed photo, signed ornament), a scene that implies departure (parachute, hot-air balloon, mini sleigh). Skip pranks tonight; kids are tightly wound about Santa.

Tonight's three picks

Match your energy to the day, there's no rule that says you have to do the elaborate one.

Easy (~2 min)

Kitchen ●●○○○

Angel Rice

Scatter rice on surface; elf making snow angels in rice pile.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

Medium (~10 min)

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Nutella Spoon Snacker

Elf next to Nutella jar with spoon taped to hand, chocolate on face.

Ages 3–10 Not pet-safe 0

Elaborate (~20+ min)

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Duck Lemonade Stand

Build a lemonade stand with duck figurine nearby.

Ages 3–12 Pet-safe 0

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