48 Elf on the Shelf “Caught You Being Good” Note Cards reinforce positive behavior, boost a child’s confidence, & draws attention to ability, skills, being helpful and acts of kindness. Plus, if you don’t already, grab your Elf on the Shelf to get started.
And don’t forget to snag your Kid’s 99-Page Holiday Activity Kit, complete with Elf on the Shelf Notes & Letter Boards, Letter to Santa, Activity Sheets, Countdown to Christmas, Christmas Scavenger Hunts & I Spy Games, and much more!
NEW ELF ON THE SHELF CARDS ARE HERE!
Our Elf on the Shelf Notes with Positive Reinforcement and “Caught You Being Good” Notes have exploded in popularity year-after-year, so that we decided to put together a batch of new, updated and fun cards!
Read more about how they work and the best way to use them (plus the download link to get your PDF download is near the end.)
Elf on the Shelf “Caught You Being Good” Note Cards
Here are the original Elf on the Shelf Note Cards if you want to snag both versions and stock up.
Here’s the deal when it comes to Elf on the Shelf…
Yes, my kids love the fun of Elf on the Shelf.
No, he doesn’t watch over the kids and tattle tell to Santa about bad behavior or threaten they’ll lose presents if they don’t follow directions or aren’t being nice to one another.
To us, that only takes away from the fun of the holidays.
And when have empty threats ever worked?
This is a special time of year and looming threats from an Elf or Santa takes away from the nostalgia this time of year.
We use the Elf on the Shelf to reinforce positive behavior and encourage acts of kindness – that’s what these Elf on the Shelf “Caught you Being Good” Cards are all about.
Side Note: Last year I initially misplaced our Elf on the Shelf and ran out to buy a replacement, but once the kids found the originally, suddenly we had two versions to get creative with.
I don’t recommend this because after about 10 days, setting up two Elves every morning gets tricky!
If You Need Creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Check These Out:
What does Our Elf on the Shelf Do With These Note Cards?
Peppermint and Pablo, our two elves (yes, it’s a story about how Mom misplaced all our Christmas supplies one year and then found it after we’d already gotten another Elf, but the kids insist we have TWO…) are all about having a good time; they spread joy with creative and ornery tricks that have the kids racing downstairs to find them every morning.
There’s something else our elves do that make them extra special.
They boost confidence, catch the kids being good, and shine a spotlight on their acts of kindness towards others, when they’re helpful and working hard.
The kids love to receive note cards from the Elf on the Shelf and share them with their friends or hang them up on our family bulletin board.
Similar to a “caught you being good” card at school, kids love to feel recognized for the positive things they do and how hard they work day in and day out.
Easy Elf on the Shelf with Positive “Caught You Being Good” Cards
Every year we try to be more purposeful with our christmas traditions, and the gifts we give.
So, why not being purposeful with the messages we share around the holidays too… even if it comes from an Elf?
That’s why I created a NEW set with 48 Elf on the Shelf “caught you being good” note cards as well as a sheet of blank cards you can fully customize specifically for your kids.
Think about what’s going on at home, at school and among your family.
Use these cards to reinforce positive behavior, boost your child’s confidence, sing their praises and point out small acts of kindness they do day-to-day without being asked.
Download Your NEW Set of 48 Elf on the Shelf “I Caught You Being Good” Note Cards
What You’ll Receive with your Set of Elf on the Shelf Cards:
- You’ll receive a PDF download via email
- Download this file
- For optimal impact, I suggest printing on card stock (although plain white paper is completely fine)
- Print in full color if you’re able to
- Have fun getting creative with your Elf – tuck a note under his/her arm or in a small envelope to make the morning even more fun!
If You Need Outfits & Accessories for your Elf on the Shelf, These are Fun & Creative!
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- 35 Funny & Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas
- 30 Easy Elf Ideas: Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas For Busy Parents
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- Intentional Christmas for Kids: Keeping It Simple (& Humble)
- 26 Unique Family Christmas Traditions To Make the Holidays Magical for Kids & Adults
- 6 Sibling Christmas Traditions: For Kids to Delight in the Excitement of the Holidays Together
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