This easy Elf on the Shelf idea is a free printable ball pit that you can use to display Elf on the Shelf and use as a prop. Help The Elf on the Shelf count down the days until Christmas with this adorable and fun Elf ball pit!

EASY ELF ON THE SHELF IDEA
This year the elf is counting down the days until Christmas and he’s using this printable ball pit with printable Elf signs!
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How does the ball pit work? It’s simple…
Download and print The Elf on the Shelf ball pit printable and follow the directions to make a ball pit and signs that work well as an Elf on the Shelf prop.

PRINTABLE ELF ON THE SHELF COUNTDOWN PAPER CHAIN CRAFT
The best part about this easy Elf on the Shelf printable idea is that the ball pit and signs are elf-sized!
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Supplies Needed to Make Paper Chain Craft
- Printed Ball Pit and Sign Printable
- Tape or glue
- Scissors
- Your Elf on the Shelf Scout Doll
- Mini Pom Poms
Directions to Make Elf on the Shelf Ball Bit
Time Needed to Set Up: 10-15 minutes
Step 1
Print out the Elf-sized Christmas ball pit and signs PDF.
Step 2
Cut out the pieces and glue the box together, or tape.
Step 3
Stand the signs up and fill the ball pit with mini pom poms.

Finished Elf on the Shelf Christmas Ball Pit
Your elf can jump in, have fun, and throw balls as a fun way to help your kids count down to December 25th! Time goes by quickly when you’re having fun!

Setting Up Your Elf on the Shelf Prop
Your finished Elf on the Shelf Christmas ball pit and signs prop has limitless Elf on the Shelf scene scenarios! Here are a few ideas including the one pictured above:
- Position your Elf on the Shelf Scout against the ball pit, with the ball pit signs and caution sign next to the ball pit. And you can add balls around the ball pit and your Elf Scout!
- Position your Elf the same way as mentioned above, the Elf Scout against the ball pit with mini pom poms with signs, but place a real ball pit beside it for your child!
- Set up your Elf’s ball pit and lay your Elf Scout in the ball pit like they’re swimming! Place the signs next to the ball pit.
a Month of Easy Elf on the Shelf Props & Ideas
We’ve created unique set of Elf on the Shelf props for you that you can print off and use every day to make moving Elf quick, easy and easy to remember.
–>Printable Calendar of a Month of Elf on the Shelf Ideas
- Day 1: Elf on The Shelf Christmas Paper Chain
- Day 2: Elf-Sized Coloring Book
- Day 3: Elf Photo Booth Props
- Day 4: Elf on the Shelf Beach Day
- Day 5: Elf on the Shelf Yoga Poses
- Day 6: Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate
- Day 7: Elf on the Shelf Superhero Ideas
- Day 8: Elf on the Shelf Mad Scientist
- Day 9: Princess Elf on the Shelf
- Day 10: Elf on the Shelf Golf
- Day 11: TODAY
- Day 12: Elf on the Shelf Party
- Day 13: Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt
- Day 14: Elf on the Shelf Mustache
- Day 15: Elf on the Shelf Cookies
- Day 16: Elf on the Shelf Paper Bag Race
- Day 17: Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Classroom
- Day 18: Basketball Elf on the Shelf
- Day 19: Elf on the Shelf in the Car Ideas
- Day 20: Elf on the Shelf Exercise
- Day 21: Elf on the Shelf Lemonade for Sale
- Day 22: Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane
- Day 23: Elf on the Shelf Baseball
- Day 24: Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe
- Day 25: Elf on the Shelf Bake Sale
- Day 26: Elf on the Shelf Bingo Cards
- Day 27: Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Snowman
- Day 28: Elf on the Shelf Kindness Cards
- Day 29: Elf on the Shelf Zipline
- Day 30: Elf on the Shelf Potty Ideas
- Day 31: Elf Craft for Preschoolers
Elf on the Shelf Ball Pit Christmas Idea

Use the printable Elf on the Shelf prop to create a cute and easy Elf on the Shelf scene where Scout is counting down to Christmas with an elf-sized ball pit.
Materials
- Printed Ball Pit and Sign Printable
- Tape or glue
- Your Elf on the Shelf Scout Doll
- Mini Pom Poms
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Print out the Elf-sized Christmas ball pit and signs PDF.
- Cut out the pieces and glue the box together, or tape.
- Stand the signs up and fill the ball pit with mini pom poms.
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How are you going to use the printable Elf on the Shelf paper ball pit and signs props?
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