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Get ready to add a sprinkle of magic to your holiday season with these Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas featuring everyone’s favorite fluffy treat: marshmallows! These elf on the shelf ideas with marshmallows are going to be loved by the kids, and they are super easy to set up too.
If you are new to Elf on the Shelf be sure to check out ourUltimate Guide of Everything you need to know about Elf on the Shelf.
Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Marshmallows
It is no secret that here we LOVE the elf. One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is having our elf visit. It always brings a smile to my kid’s faces in the morning. I also love coming up with elf ideas to help other moms.
For us the Christmas season gets busy and there is so much to do, but that doesn’t mean our favorite little elf friend can not have fun while we wait for Santa to arrive from the North Pole on Christmas eve.
The Elf on a Shelf visiting every year is a must do Christmas tradition in our house. My kids look forward to it as much as they do going to get our Christmas tree.
If you are looking for Elf on the Shelf Ideas with marshmallows I have you covered. One thing I love about marshmallows and elf on the shelf is there are plenty of easy elf on the shelf marshmallow ideas and marshmallows are cheap! All of the marshmallow elf on the shelf ideas could be done with a bag or 2 of marshmallows total for the ideas on this marshmallow elf ideas list.
Easy Marshmallow Elf Ideas
As I said, we have you covered with Elf Ideas, I hope you love these easy Elf ideas with marshmallows and your kids love them as much as mine have!
Marshmallow Igloo
Build a small igloo using marshmallows and place your elf inside or nearby with a tiny toy penguin.
Marshmallow Snowball Fight
Set up a scene where your elf is having a snowball fight with other toys using marshmallows as snowballs.
Marshmallow Candy Shop
Set up a mini candy shop using marshmallows as the main attraction, with your elf as the shopkeeper.
Elf brings breakfast with Marshmallows
Set out the elf with a bowl of cereal and add lots of extra marshmallows to the bowl. I love doing this one with a healthy cereal so then the elf has caused a little bit of mischief.
Marshmallow Tic Tac Toe game
The elf and other toys can play using marshmallows as the game pieces. You can hand draw a board or grab a printable elf tic tac toe.
Elf BINGO with Marshmallows
The elf and other toys can play BINGO using marshmallows as the game pieces. grab a printable elf BINGO here. Add on to this one by having the elf bring a BINGO game printable the whole family can play.
Marshmallow Bubble Bath
Fill a small container or a toy bathtub with mini marshmallows and place the elf relaxing in the tub. You can also do this one in a sink in the bathroom and fill the sink with mini marshmallows and then on the counter next to the elf place shampoo, body wash and snacks.
Marshmallow Art
Use colored marshmallows or edible markers to create a marshmallow masterpiece, and have your elf as the artist. This one is best done when using large marshmallows.
Marshmallow Roasting
Set up a mini campfire (with parental supervision) and have your elf roasting tiny marshmallows on toothpicks. I suggestus ing one of those candle night lights instead of using a lite candle.
Marshmallow Snow Angel
Have your elf create a snow angel shape in a pile of mini marshmallows.
Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Stand
Set up mugs, hot chocolate, and of course marshmallows for the kids. Have the elf enjoying a cup of hot chocolate too.
Elf Brings Christmas Marshmallows and Hot chocolate
Similar to the Marshmallow hot chocolate stand, you can go even easier and have the elf bring everything needed for a cup of hot chocolate. Using holiday themed marshmallows, have the elf bring them and packets of hot chocolate. You can also have the elf bring hot chocolate on a spoon or hot chocolate on a stick. If you don’t have hot chocolate, that is ok. You can whip up a batch with pantry ingredients you probably already have.
If you want make things super easy, use the slow cooker hot chocolate recipe and have it set up like the elf made it.
Marshmallow Bowling
Set up a bowling alley using marshmallows as pins and a small ball for your elf to enjoy a game.
Marshmallow Snowman
Build a snowman using marshmallows, and have it set up as if the elf built it. If you want to get even easier, set out marshmallows, a piece of fabric for a scarf, small candy like M&M candies for buttons and have the elf leave a note for the kids to build a snowman.
Marshmallow and Hot chocolate Bath
The mischievous elf indulges in a cozy and delightful hot chocolate bath with marshmallow bubbles. Pour the powdered hot chocolate into a tub, a mug or a bowl and then add the marshmallows. If you want to make it so the kids can enjoy the hot chocolate set it up like the elf is preparing their bath.
Toilet Hot chocolate
Add some hot chocolate or cocoa powder to the toilet bowl and sprinkle on some marshmallows.
Cereal and mini marshmallow bath
Pour the powdered cereal into a tub, a mug, or a bowl and then add the marshmallows. If you want to make it so the kids can enjoy the cereal set it up like the elf is preparing their bath.
Elf at the Gym
Lay the elf down flat. Make a few weights using 2 marshmallows and a toothpick. Place a marshmallow on each end of the toothpick and write a weight number on the side of the marshmallow. Set the weights near the elf or have the elf weight lifting.
Marshmallows for Lunch
Fill the kids lunch bags with mini marshmallows & add some sprinkles for an elf lunch! If the kids are home made a lunch with sugary treats and marshmallows.
Elf Stuck in the Bag
Stick the elf in the bag of marshmallows, mini ones are best. Use marshmallows to also spell out the word help.
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Elf on the Shelf Free Printables
Looking for elf on the Shelf printables? We have a lot of them that the kids will love!
Elf rules printable. Help the kids follow the Elf on the Shelf Rules with this FREE Elf on the Shelf Rules Printable. Just print it out and hang it on the fridge!
Naughty or Nice Notice Elf on the Shelf Printable– Need a way to tell the kids if they are on the Naughty or Nice list? Just print it and fill it out and have your elf leave it for the kids!
Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe Game Printable– When you need an idea to keep your elf busy, why not give him a tic tac toe board to play.
Elf on the shelf namesPrintable. If you are stuck on Elf Names, Check out this awesome Guide to Naming Elf on the Shelf and the best Elf on the shelf names! We havegirl elf namesandboy elf names!
Elf on the Shelf Letters. I havefirst time visit Elf on the Shelf letters,Elf on the Shelf arrival lettersand Elf on the shelf arrival letters for multiple elves.
Elf on the Shelf Planner. Use theElf on the Shelf Planner printableI have created to get organized and make your Elf on the Shelf plan for the holiday season.
What Is Elf on the Shelf?
Elf on the Shelf is a fun holiday tradition in which scout elves are sent from the North Pole by Santa to add magic to the holiday season.
Each night the elf goes back to the North Pole, some parents say to report back to Santa the children’s behavior and others say it is so the scout elves can meet up and come up with ideas to share with the children.
The elf magically moves to a new spot every night, and children find their elf friends when they wake up each morning. The fun part for the kids is seeing what the elf (or elves if they have multiple) have done for the day. Sometimes the elf brings a gift, other times the elf does something silly, and sometimes something mischievous.
In our house, our Elf adds to the magic of the Christmas Season and is used to have extra fun and enjoyment. You can choose to have the elf be a watcher of good behavior if you want to, that is a personal parenting choice.
If you are new to Elf on the Shelf be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide of Everything you need to know about Elf on the Shelf.
Where do you get an Elf on the Shelf?
You can find the Elf on the Shelf kit in various options at retail stores, especially during the holiday season. Major retailers often have the Elf on the Shelf book kit and accessories for the Elf on the Shelf.
If you want to purchase an Elf on the Shelf Book set there are many online retailers that have them.
What options are there for Elf on the Shelf Elves?
When selecting your Elf, you have the choice between a light or dark skin tone. Additionally, you can choose between a boy elf or girl Elf. The accompanying book is available in both English and Spanish versions as well.
