This easy Elf on the Shelf idea is a free printable treasure map for an exciting adventure that you can use to display as an Elf on the Shelf and use as a prop. Help The Elf on the Shelf count down the days until Christmas with some a fun treasure hunt!

EASY ELF ON THE SHELF IDEA

This year the elf is counting down the days until Christmas and he’s using this printable paper treasure map to do it! Can you fine the pile of chocolate coins?

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How does the Christmas treasure map work? It’s simple…

Download and print The Elf on the Shelf paper treasure map printable and follow the directions to make a working paper Christmas treasure map that works well as an Elf on the Shelf prop.

PRINTABLE ELF ON THE SHELF Printable Treasure Map

The best part about this easy Elf on the Shelf printable idea is that the Christmas treasure map is elf-sized!

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Supplies Needed to Make Christmas Elf On The Shelf Treasure Map

• Printed Christmas Treasure Map Printable
• Scissors
• Your Elf on the Shelf Scout Doll
• Optional:

Directions to Make Elf on the Shelf Treasure Map

Time Needed to Set Up: 10-15 minutes

Step 1

Print out the Elf-sized treasure map PDF

Step 2

Cut the map out

Step 3

Once the treasure map is cut out place it in the Elf on the Shelf’s hands and place him on top a pile of treasure!

Finished Elf on the Shelf Treasure Map For A Christmas Treasure Hunt

Your Elf can have a fun adventure with you as you wait for December 25th! Make waiting for Christmas a lot more exciting!

Setting Up Your Elf On The Shelf Prop

Your finished Elf on the Shelf Christmas treasure hunt 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 on a pile of chocolate coins holding a treasure map!
• Get a small box and fill it with plastic beads, faux jewelry, and plastic coins with Elf on the Shelf Scout on top.
• You can make a treasure map leading your child to the Elf on the Shelf Scout who is holding their own map and sitting on a pile of chocolate coins.

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: Elf on the Shelf Ball Pit
• Day 12: Elf on the Shelf Party
• Day 13: TODAY
• 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

What are you going to do with your Elf on the Shelf treasure map Christmas printable?