Elf on the Shelf Mad Libs (Free Printable)

Every December, we look for fun ways to keep the Elf on the Shelf magic going without adding more to my to-do list.

This Elf on the Shelf Mad Libs printable has been one of our favorite low-prep activities, it’s silly, creative, and gets kids giggling while sneaking in a bit of grammar practice too.

My son always comes up with the most ridiculous combinations (one year, his elf wore a neon pink tutu and hid behind the potatoes), and it turns into something we laugh about all season.

Whether you’re a teacher needing a quick classroom filler or a parent just trying to make the mornings fun again, this Mad Libs sheet is a great way to bring in some festive wordplay without any extra stress.

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About the Elf Mad Libs

This free printable Mad Libs is one-page that blends silly storytelling with just the right amount of learning.

Kids fill in the blanks with their own nouns, verbs, and adjectives to create a hilarious holiday tale starring their mischievous Elf.

What I love about this is how easy it is to use, no prep, just print and go. My son always surprises me with the funniest word combos, and we usually end up reading the finished story out loud while cracking up.

After the story’s done, kids can color in the festive fireplace scene, complete with a cheerful little Elf on the shelf. It’s a quick, creative activity that works just as well for quiet time at home as it does for a classroom holiday station.

Christmas Mad Libs Books for Even More Laughs

If your kids enjoy this Elf Mad Libs, they’ll probably love diving into a full book of holiday-themed stories too. We like to keep a few of these on hand during December, especially for car rides or family gatherings when we need something fun and screen-free.

• All I Want for Christmas Is Mad Libs – With 240 pages, this one has plenty of stories to last all season long. It’s great for older kids who want something a little more involved.
• Christmas Fun Mad Libs – This one’s perfect for younger kids, with 21 silly fill-in-the-blank stories covering everything from Santa’s workshop to holiday chaos at home.
• Christmas Cheer Mad Libs – A jumbo stocking-shaped edition with 84 stories, fun as a gift or to leave out during a party for guests to play with.

These books have become part of our holiday routine and always get the giggles going. If you’ve worked through the printable and want to keep the fun going, these are great next steps.

Enjoy the holiday season with our fun Christmas Mad Libs printable!

More Fun Elf on the Shelf Activities

If your kids enjoyed the Mad Libs, there are plenty of other Elf-themed activities to keep the holiday fun going without much prep.

We like to start the week with a festive Elf on the Shelf word search, it’s great for a quiet moment and sneaks in some vocabulary practice.

The Elf word scramble is another favorite in our house. It’s a bit more of a challenge and always gets my son thinking (and occasionally frustrated in a good way!).

On the cozier side, we rotate through a few Christmas elf books in the evenings. They make great read-alouds, and some even inspire our Elf’s next silly hiding spot.

And if your Elf likes to stir up a little mischief, the Elf scavenger hunt is a fun way to turn the morning into a mini adventure. The rhyming clues are easy to set up and always bring out big smiles.

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Last Updated on 29 July 2025 by Clare Brown