If I Were An Elf Writing Template (Free Printable)

With the If I Were an Elf writing template, kids can explore holiday fun by imagining themselves as one of Santa’s little helpers. .

My son loves coming up with his own elf name and deciding what his “job” would be at the North Pole, it’s a great way to spark his creativity!

This free Elf on the Shelf printable is a great no-preparation worksheet for the classroom or at home.

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If I were an elf writing prompt

This free printable writing prompt is a festive activity for elementary-aged kids.

After imagining and writing about their elf name, job, and favorite North Pole treats, they can color in the cheerful elves and twinkling Christmas lights on the page.

Set aside the usual curriculum and bring a bit of seasonal magic into learning with this educational Christmas activity.

It’s designed to make writing more appealing for kids who might otherwise be hesitant, and you may find them asking to do it again!

If I were an elf story

Let kids unleash their imagination with these fun prompts, perfect for creating their own elf story:

• My name would be
• My elf job would be
• I would help Santa with
• My favorite food would be
• My favorite part about being an elf would be

This makes a wonderful writing activity to enjoy after watching Elf, reading Christmas elf books, or anytime in December!

Try out some Elf on the Shelf Mad Libs for extra holiday laughs!

Other free Christmas worksheets

Add some holiday cheer to learning with these Christmas-themed printables:

• Elf on the Shelf word search: Boost vocabulary and focus with a festive word search featuring fun elf names.
• Elf word scramble printable: Kids can unscramble letters to reveal holiday words, sparking critical thinking.
• Christmas writing prompts: Encourage creativity with prompts for holiday stories or letters to Santa.
• Christmas alphabet worksheets: Practice letters by matching them with Christmas-themed words.
• Christmas word search printable: A fun way to build vocabulary, perfect for classroom or home.
• If I were a reindeer writing prompt: Let kids imagine life as one of Santa’s reindeer in this creative writing activity.

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Last Updated on 4 November 2024 by Clare Brown