A new edition every week: the elf newspaper reports on arrival, the Christmas tree and reindeer in training. It's tiny, folds up and fits in any hand.
📦 What's in the Set
Four fold-up mini newspapers, one for each Advent week, with elf news, a joke of the week, riddles and the weather at the North Pole. A blank template is included, so your family can write its own paper for the elf.
All Pages in This Set
News like “Elf Arrives Safely,” “Door Squeaks” and “Reindeer in Training,” plus North Pole weather and a joke of the week.
Headlines like “The Tree Is Here!” and “Wish Lists on the Way,” plus weather, a joke and a riddle.
A blank paper with boxes for news, a riddle, the weather and a joke, plus folding instructions.
- Printer and paper (US Letter or A4; heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) for sturdy pieces)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- String or tape for hanging
🏡 Setup Idea at the Elf Door
Fold the newspaper following the instructions and set it on the breakfast table or in front of the elf door every Monday. That gives you a fresh edition every week.
🎲 Play Idea With the Set
The kids read the news aloud and solve the riddle. Then they fill out the family paper and leave it at the door for the elf. Overnight he reads it, or so the story goes.
💡 Tips
- Read the joke of the week at breakfast. Kids love retelling it.
- Cut roughly first, then trim along the lines. That keeps tiny pieces neat.
- Store finished pieces in an envelope or cookie tin so the set is ready to go next year.
Goes Well With
Matching papercraft props:
More sets from “Everyday Elf Life”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Completely Free: Every elf printable with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
- Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
- Your Elf, Your Name: There is always space to write in your own elf's name.
- Everything in One Place: Prank ideas, papercraft props, printable sets, letters and guides all fit together.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many editions are there?
Four mini papers for Advent weeks 1 through 4 and a blank template for your own paper.
How do I fold the newspaper?
Small notes on the page mark mountain and valley folds. Score the lines with a ruler and an empty pen first for clean creases.
How big are the pieces?
Everything is elf-sized, roughly as big as a yogurt cup. Print at 100% and turn off “fit to page,” or the pieces shrink.
Can kids cut the pieces out themselves?
With kid-safe scissors that usually works from about age 5. Younger kids color, and you do the cutting.
Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Wichtel-Zeitung.