Elf kindness missions: 24 free printable notes
A kindness elf instead of a mischief elf. Each note is one small, doable act of kindness for a child.
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How to use it
- Type the names. They are added to the notes for you.
- Pick the set: good-morning notes or kindness missions.
- Print all three pages and cut the notes apart.
- Keep them in an envelope and put one next to the elf each night.
No time to move the elf? A new note in the same spot still counts. Print on colored paper to make the notes easy to find.
The 24 notes
- Kindness mission: hold the door for someone today.
- Kindness mission: say something nice to your teacher.
- Kindness mission: pick three toys you are done with to give away.
- Kindness mission: make a card for a neighbor.
- Kindness mission: let someone else go first today.
- Kindness mission: help set the table without being asked.
- Kindness mission: tell a grown-up thank you for dinner.
- Kindness mission: play with someone who is playing alone.
- Kindness mission: put some change in a donation jar.
- Kindness mission: draw a picture for a grandparent.
- Kindness mission: pick up five pieces of litter (with a grown-up).
- Kindness mission: share your favorite snack.
- Kindness mission: give someone a real compliment.
- Kindness mission: feed the birds or fill a water dish outside.
- Kindness mission: call or send a video to someone who lives far away.
- Kindness mission: help carry the groceries.
- Kindness mission: leave a thank-you note for the mail carrier.
- Kindness mission: read a book to someone younger.
- Kindness mission: say sorry first if there is an argument.
- Kindness mission: choose a can of food to donate.
- Kindness mission: make your bed and one other bed too.
- Kindness mission: smile at everyone you meet today.
- Kindness mission: tell each person at home one thing you like about them.
- Kindness mission: say thank you to someone who helps you every day.
All versions
- Elf good-morning notes: Short hellos, elf jokes and tiny challenges. One for each morning, with your child's name on the first one.
- Elf kindness missions: A kindness elf instead of a mischief elf. Each note is one small, doable act of kindness for a child.
More to make
Elf arrival letterA hello letter from your elf, with your child's name in it.
Elf reminder letterA gentle nudge from the elf: be kind, tidy up, go to bed.
Elf goodbye letterA see-you-next-year letter for Christmas Eve.
Letter from SantaA personal letter from Santa with your child's name.
Letter to SantaA fill-in page for your child to write to Santa.
Nice list certificateAn official-looking certificate signed by Santa.
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