Elf kindness missions: 24 free printable notes

How to use it

1. Type the names. They are added to the notes for you.
2. Pick the set: good-morning notes or kindness missions.
3. Print all three pages and cut the notes apart.
4. 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

1. Kindness mission: hold the door for someone today.
2. Kindness mission: say something nice to your teacher.
3. Kindness mission: pick three toys you are done with to give away.
4. Kindness mission: make a card for a neighbor.
5. Kindness mission: let someone else go first today.
6. Kindness mission: help set the table without being asked.
7. Kindness mission: tell a grown-up thank you for dinner.
8. Kindness mission: play with someone who is playing alone.
9. Kindness mission: put some change in a donation jar.
10. Kindness mission: draw a picture for a grandparent.
11. Kindness mission: pick up five pieces of litter (with a grown-up).
12. Kindness mission: share your favorite snack.
13. Kindness mission: give someone a real compliment.
14. Kindness mission: feed the birds or fill a water dish outside.
15. Kindness mission: call or send a video to someone who lives far away.
16. Kindness mission: help carry the groceries.
17. Kindness mission: leave a thank-you note for the mail carrier.
18. Kindness mission: read a book to someone younger.
19. Kindness mission: say sorry first if there is an argument.
20. Kindness mission: choose a can of food to donate.
21. Kindness mission: make your bed and one other bed too.
22. Kindness mission: smile at everyone you meet today.
23. Kindness mission: tell each person at home one thing you like about them.
24. 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.