Classroom Elf -- Disney Style

I love Christmas and all the fun traditions that go with it. I am a huge fan of Elf on a Shelf. At home we have an elf named Snickers who gets into all kinds of mischief. I knew I wanted an elf for my preschool class as well, but I wanted to tie into my Disney themed class room. I've seen lots of Disney themed ideas for the regular Elf on a Shelf but I was so excited when I found a Minnie Mouse elf on Amazon. They have a cute Mickey elf too.

Today was the day our elf arrived in our class! I waited for one of the kids to notice it and then pretended to be very surprised that she was there. She wrote a note to our class an explained that they can't touch her or she will lose her magic.

For the note I just downloaded a Mickey and Minnie font that I use for a lot of classroom stuff.

The kids were very excited at the idea that she goes to the North Pole and talks to Santa. Also our elf left a note on our classroom door to let all who come in know that our class is under elf surveillance.

So far it has been a very fun thing and I'm looking forward to the kids looking around and trying to find where Minnie the Elf lands when she comes back from the North Pole each day.

If you are looking to get a regular Elf on a Shelf you can get one here:

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