Elf on the Shelf is a popular family favorite Christmas tradition!

We love joining in on the fun with fun and cute craft ideas. This year, we decided to take the gingerbread man and dress him up as the elf on the shelf.

This elf on the shelf gingerbread man disguise craft is perfect for kids to make and requires just a few simple supplies!

Make this adorable little craft with your kids at home or students in the classroom. Either way, we think they’ll love it!

Be sure to download our free template and then check out all of our other disguise a gingerbread man project ideas!

Gingerbread Man Disguise Project Idea

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers
• White out pen or gel markers
• Black pen (optional)
• Gingerbread man template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the gingerbread man template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by coloring in the elf’s eye, then glue both of them to the face, just below the eyebrows.

Use a marker to draw on the elf’s nose and cheeks.

Optionally, use a black pen to draw on eyelashes to look like the elf on the shelf.

Next, glue the hair to the top of the head.

Place the hat at the top of the head and glue it in place. Glue the hat band to the bottom of the hat.

Glue the body to the bottom of the neck.

Position the collar at the top of the body and glue it in place.

Next, take the mittens and glue them to the end of each arm.

Finish up by drawing some wavy icing lines along the elf’s foot.

We think your kids are going to love hiding the gingerbread man in plain sight as the elf on the shelf!

Christmas Ideas For Kids

If you’re looking for some great Christmas activities for kids, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a list of fun and educational activities that will help your kids with skills like creativity, letter and number recognition, problem solving, and more! All while also keeping them engaged.

From making their Christmas crafts to printable activities and games, there’s something here for everyone. And best of all, these activities can be done right at home with a few simple supplies. So get ready to have some holiday fun!

Christmas Children’s Books

We can’t think of a more lovely way to start off the Christmas season than by reading aloud to kids from these fun Christmas children’s books. The stories are so heartwarming and the illustrations are beautiful. Plus, it’s just such a cozy way to spend an evening together!

Below are some of the top Christmas books to read to your kids!

Dasher: This wonderfully illustrated Christmas book for kids gives you the back story on one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, Dasher! Girls will especially love to read this since Dasher is a girl.

Construction Site On Christmas Night: Fans of the fun characters of the construction site books have to add this Christmas-themed story to their collection. See how the trucks get ready for Christmas!

How To Catch An Elf: Kids everywhere love the silliness of this Christmas story. The rhymes and the illustrations will draw the kids in as well. This is a Christmas book kids will want to read every year!

Kids’ Christmas Crafts

While the Christmas season is often a busy time for families, it’s important to take some time to enjoy the simple things in life.

One great way to do this is by encouraging your children to make crafts. Not only is crafting a fun activity, but it’s also a great way for kids to develop their fine motor skills and creative thinking.

And what could be more rewarding than seeing your child’s face light up when they display their finished project? Try adding in some of these cute Christmas crafts:

Gingerbread House Paper Bag Craft – This gingerbread house craft is so much fun for kids to make! It’s colorful and festive, and the best part is that it’s easy for even young children to do. Just print out the free template, have your child color it in, and then follow the simple instructions to assemble the gingerbread house.

Elf On The Shelf Photo Craft – This year, Santa’s little helpers can get in on the fun with this elf on the shelf craft. It’s easy to turn kids into their favorite mischievous elf, and they’ll love showing it off!

Reindeer Tissue Paper Craft – What a cute little reindeer craft this is! And it’s not just adorable – it’s also a great way to help your child develop their fine motor skills. Gluing all those little pieces of tissue paper requires a lot of dexterity and control, and putting them all together is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination.

Christmas Kids’ Activities

The Grinch is one of the most iconic Christmas characters, and kids love to learn more about him! These free printable Grinch worksheets are perfect for helping kids practice handwriting, letter recognition, and scissor skills. And, they’re also lots of fun!

Do you have a little one at home who could use some help practicing their fine motor skills? If so, then you’ll want to check out these Christmas do a dot printables. They’re perfect for kids of all ages and they’ll also help them with counting, patterns, and much more.

This roll a Santa game for kids is such a fun way to help them learn to take turns and practice hand-eye coordination. It’s so easy to play, too – all you need is a die and some pom poms or other small candy.

More Christmas Fun

• These Christmas wooden token ideas will keep kids busy all season long!
• Get these “Merry & Bright” t-shirts to have the whole family match!
• This personalized reindeer ornament is a great Xmas gift for kids.

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Elf On The Shelf Gingerbread Man Template