Elf in the Classroom Linky-Week 1

I have always put a box in the freezer BUT this year I changed it up a bit. I put everything in a bigger box with some goodies for the kids. I was inspired by my friend Maria from Kinder-Craze with the spray adhesive & glitter. It added an extra special touch! Check out her classroom elf freebie HERE.

This was their first gift from the elf. Each of them had writing journals put together. One of them asked in the morning where their December writing journals were. They said “I know, you’re super busy!” Yes, they do repeat & watch everything you do. 
The elf also brought them stickers to do “sticker stories” in their journals. They lost their stickers about a month ago so they screamed over this! 

Of course, I received a gift as well. I included a behavior log with a letter just as a warning to them. I actually wrote in it not too long after that & there were many tears from the student that I wrote about. He later wrote an apology letter which has never happened….EVER. 

Then we named our nameless elf. I pulled four sticks & those students got to give me a name. Then we took a vote. The little one in the front gave me the “write on the whiteboard coupon” so this was an extra special day for her. The name Cubert ended up winning in the end. I kinda like it. 

After we named him they wrote about his arrival and how we picked out a name. After each time the elf moves we always write about it. I move him while they are at lunch. I used to move him several times a day but our schedule just doesn’t allow that this year. Plus, with so much of my room packed up I have to be really creative. 

The day the elf arrived I had a math curriculum meeting in the afternoon. So of course he had to get moved before I left. We have a permanent sub in our building that I prepped before I left. Well, she had never heard of this. Apparently, she patted him on the head & said how cute he was…they went crazy & one of my students even started crying because they thought the elf would lose his magic & not come back. 

***Tip: Have a plan ahead of time in case this happens. I did not know this happened until they told me when I returned. I basically said “Well, did you know that teachers & adults can touch him & he won’t lose his magic?”***

They fell for it. Phew! 

Finally, one of them noticed our surveillance sign! It was the cutest thing ever! Grab it here FREE! I added some more pages.

Of course I have to keep with the same look as our sign. I bought these elf themed pencils at Dollar Tree! It was perfect! I left a little note that said thank you for all the notes but I couldn’t read some of them. Maybe these brand new pencils will help you write neater. Of course there was a note that said “I’m watching you” as a constant reminder!

After they had some time to write more notes, Cubert left this message for them on our smartboard. 

****Picture this….my co-worker Stacey & I were plotting eating in my room. I looked at the clock & freaked out! Uh-oh, we have to move the elf now!!!!!!!!!!! I already had an idea in my head & so I start furiously putting the message up. The clock was ticking. I beg Stacey to jump on a desk & put the elf up high. Well, the door knob turned. We freaked. I had a mini heart attack & Stacey about broke her ankle jumping off the desk. The principal walked in while Stacey was mid air. I think he was more embarrassed for us than anything. We were red, sweaty, & looked like hot messes. IT.WAS.FUNNNNNNY! 

This was a note Macey got when she returned for lunch. It is my goal to give one to each student from Cubert. I really do not want to give a naughty one but I do have them ready to go. Everyone was jealous & upset that she got the note & they didn’t. I talked about how she always does her best, is respectful to adults, & is always a bucket filler. Obviously, Cubert looks for those behavior when he leaves a note. The behavior changed for the better. They all really want a note from Cubert! 

This was placed on a desk because he was on the sub note from the day before. He had one strike when he came in for the day. He had another strike by lunch. If he got strike 3, Cubert was reporting directly to Santa. Did he get strike 3 you ask???? No.

I emailed my classroom parents and asked for several donations to use with these little notes I made. I put these on their desk when they go to special. I thought for sure they would just throw the notes away & go straight for the candy…that was not the case. They all wanted to keep it! 

This was actually a birthday treat. While they were at special I whipped up this little note & passed out the treats with the note. The birthday boy felt so special that the elf passed out the treats for him. But when they read the note, they couldn’t stop laughing! Ugh! More noise! 

They were sooooooo excited with this one! They each got a whole pack of gum on their desks! I let them eat just one piece and I had a little chat with Cubert in front of him. I told him you better not break our school rules & bring them stuff that is against our rules…this made it even more special for them.

If you liked what you saw, check out my newest pack. It is so much fun! 

My NEW classroom elf goodies can be found on TPT! Grab it while it’s on sale! Don’t forget to follow me there to get updates when I post more freebies!

If you want to link up, don’t forget to grab our button & link back to Michelle or me! If you have a blog post from last year, go ahead & link up with your ideas!

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