SuperKid Studios

Elf Arrival Letter Maker

A welcome letter from your elf, with your children's names and your elf's name. Ready to print in a minute.

Is this the elf's first visit?
Tone
"I heard you
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Free. Prints on US Letter or A4. We ask for your email once.

A Letter From Your Elf
North Pole Elf Mail

Dear Emma,

I'm back! I have missed you all year. The moment Santa said it was time, I packed my hat and flew straight here.

Here is how it works. Every night I fly home to tell Santa about your day, and every morning I come back and hide somewhere new. Please do not touch me, or I might lose my magic. You can talk to me as much as you like.

I cannot wait for all the fun we will have.

Your elf,
Jingle
superkidstudios.com

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Quick answer

An elf arrival letter welcomes your elf for the Christmas season and explains the rules. Type your children's names and your elf's name, choose first visit or coming back, and print the free letter in about a minute.

How it works

  1. 1Type your children's names and your elf's name.
  2. 2Choose first visit or coming back, then pick a tone.
  3. 3Download the free PDF and prop it next to the elf.

How to use the arrival letter

  • Type the names. One child or several. Then add your elf's name.
  • Pick first visit or coming back. A new elf introduces itself. A returning elf says how much it missed everyone.
  • Add one true detail. Something the children did well this year. It proves the elf really has been talking to Santa.
  • Print and set the scene. Prop the letter next to the elf where the children will find it in the morning.

Easy arrival ideas

  • Sit the elf on the breakfast table holding the letter, with a few candy canes.
  • Put the elf in the Christmas tree with the letter rolled up like a scroll.
  • Leave the elf by the front door with a small bag, as if it just flew in.
  • Set the elf beside the advent calendar, ready to start the countdown.

The three rules to explain

The letter explains the tradition in the elf's own words. The elf flies to the North Pole each night to report to Santa. It comes back before morning and hides in a new place. And the children should not touch it, because touching can make the magic fade. They are welcome to talk to the elf as much as they like.

When Christmas Eve comes, send the elf home with a goodbye letter. For a note from the big man himself, make a letter from Santa.

SuperKid Studios is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Elf on the Shelf or its owners. The name is used only to describe what this letter is for.

Questions parents ask

When should the elf arrive?

Most families have the elf arrive between the day after Thanksgiving and December 1. Some wait until the tree goes up. Any day works, as long as the elf has time to settle in before Christmas.

What should an elf arrival letter say?

It should greet the children by name, say that Santa sent the elf, explain the rules (the elf flies home each night, hides in a new spot each morning, and should not be touched), and end on something fun. The maker covers all of that.

Is there a welcome back version for returning elves?

Yes. Choose 'Coming back' and the letter is written as a return letter from an elf the children already know. Choose 'First visit' for a brand new elf, and the letter will introduce the elf by name.

Can I put more than one child's name on it?

Yes. Type the names the way you want them to appear, such as 'Emma and Jack' or 'Emma, Jack and Lily'.

Is it free?

Yes. The Holly design is free with your email. Five more Christmas designs are in the Christmas Kit, which is a single $4.99 payment and also covers the goodbye letter, the Santa letter and the Nice List certificate.

Do I need an account or an app?

No. Everything works in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. There is no account, no password and nothing to install.

Why do you ask for my email?

We ask once, when you download your first PDF. It lets us send you new free printables for parents. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and we never sell your address.

What paper and printer do I need?

Any home printer and plain white paper work. The PDF is US Letter size and also fits A4 if you choose 'fit to page'. Cream paper or card stock makes it look extra special.

I do not have a printer. What can I do?

Save the PDF to your phone and print it at a library, an office supply store or a pharmacy photo counter. You can also copy the words by hand onto nice paper.

What do I get if I buy a Magic Kit?

A kit unlocks all 10 designs, the tiny letter size, the matching envelope and seals, and removes our site name from the page. It is one payment of $4.99 and it works for every child, every time.

Is a kit a subscription?

No. You pay once. There is nothing to cancel and no renewal. If it does not work for you, email us within 14 days for a refund.

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