Every December, our Elf on the Shelf shows up with the kind of chaos only a tiny felt troublemaker can create. Last year, I found him perched on the curtain rod holding a crayon like he was about to grade my kid’s homework. And honestly? That little moment of mischief is exactly why kids adore anything elf-themed, especially holiday elf coloring sheets filled with silly poses and festive scenes.
These Elf on the Shelf coloring pages turn all that giggly magic into something kids can color, cut, display, and show off all season long. They’re perfect for classroom centers, Christmas countdown calendars, family art nights, or those cozy quiet-time pockets on chilly afternoons.
In this blogpost, you’ll find 11 free printable elf on the shelf coloring pages, from super-simple outlines for preschoolers to more detailed Christmas elf activities for older kids. Print, color, laugh, repeat… holiday magic delivered.
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Here’re the 11 Elf on the shelf coloring pages – Ready to print
Elf Waving Hello
Elf Holding a Candy Cane
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Elf Sitting on a Shelf
Elf Making Chritmas Cookies
Elf Hiding in a Christmas Tree
Elf Riding a Reindeer
Elf Preparing Santa’s Mail
Elf Decorating the Fireplace Mantel
Elf in a Snowy Village Scene
Elf with Santa and the Sleigh
Elf in Santa’s Workshop
Color, Laugh, and Let the Christmas Cheer Roll!
As the holiday rush picks up and the elves get sillier by the day, these coloring pages give kids a fun little escape… a place to slow down, giggle, and bring their favorite elf antics to life with crayons and markers.
Whether you’re using them in the classroom, during family evenings, or as part of your Christmas countdown, they’re an easy way to sprinkle extra joy into December. Print a few, share a few, and let the laughter roll with these Elf on the Shelf coloring pages!
