Need a Christmas Craft for a group of kids? Quickly make the supplies for this Easy Paper Elf with step-by-step instructions and printable elf template.
Check out this easy elf craft. Let’s get in the holiday spirit and have some fun this holiday season.
Get the Free Paper Elf Printable below and you will be able to prep enough supplies for a group of 20 kids (or more!) with only about 10 minutes of cutting.
Did you know, that elves were thought to not only have magical powers but also supernatural beauty? Read more at wikipedia.org.
Here’s What You Need
Here’s your Elf Craft supply list (This post contains affiliate links to the products mentioned. Read my disclosure policy for more information):
- Free Elf Template PDF <— Get it Here
- colored copy paper, colored cardstock, or construction paper
- scissors
- glue sticks
- markers for eyes
- Optional: Cotton balls for the hat or googly eyes. You can even use popsicle sticks to make it a craft stick Elf.
Make this Christmas craft for Toddlers while reading these Fun Books:
This paper Elf is a fun way for you and your kiddos into the spirit of the season. You can talk about how elves help Santa Claus or talk about the elf on the shelf.
Step 1: Download and Print the Free Template
Download the Free Paper Elf Printable. In the next step, learn how to quickly cut out as many Elf shapes as you need.
Improving Fine Motor Skills
We all know that crafting is super fun, but it’s also great for improving fine motor skills. As your little cut-out shapes, glue, and draw, not only will they get to express their creativity, but they will also get some scissor skills and fine motor practice.
Step 2: Staple and Cut Out the Craft Shapes
Once you have the Elf templates printed out, staple them to construction paper and cut out multiple shapes at a time.
Note: If you want to make this craft with a group of kids, you can staple the template to up to 10 sheets of copy paper, 5 sheets of cardstock or 5-8 sheets of construction paper.
So, did you know, you can staple together 10 pieces of copy paper and cut out 10 shapes at a time?! That’s my SECRET to fast & easy crafting.
Stapling the paper is very important because it makes sure it doesn’t move as you cut. The more staples the better. Cardstock is the thickest so you may only be able to cut 5 sheets at a time.
Watch the Elf Craft Video Tutorial for step-by-step instructions on how to make this easy craft for kids.
Step 3: How to Assemble
The kids will just need to glue everything together.
I recommend having a Elf that is already put together so the children can see what the final version will look like.
- Glue the hair onto the top of the head.
- Glue on the elf’s ears.
- Glue the hat over the hair.
- Glue the white circle to the top of the hat. Optional: you can use pom-poms or cotton balls.
- Glue on googly eyes or draw on eyes.
- Draw on a smile.
- don’t forget to put your name on the back
Step 1: Glue the hair onto the top of the head.
Step 2: Glue on the elf’s ears.
Step 3: Glue the hat over the hair.
Step 4: Glue the white circle to the top of the hat. Optional: you can use pom-poms or cotton balls.
Step 5: Glue on googly eyes or draw on eyes.
Step 6: Draw on a smile. Don’t forget to write your name on the back.
And you’re finished
This is the Perfect Christmas Craft. It’s so fun and easy for young kids.
And it’s easy enough for preschool, kindergarten, elementary, Scouts or just a fun craft at home idea.
Use this craft on your bulletin board, as a decoration in your school hallways, as a Christmas classroom party craft, and even as a keepsake.
More Easy Christmas Crafts
If you liked this craft, check out some of my other Christmas Crafts:
- Red Holiday Truck Craft
- Paper Candy Cane Craft
- Super easy paper ornaments
- Stocking Craft
- Customizable Scrabble ornaments – it’s ALL paper
- Ripped Paper Christmas Tree
- Easy Paper Snow Globe Craft
- Christmas Light Check List
As always, I try to make my crafts fast, easy & inexpensive. Enjoy.