The lights dim, the film begins: the elf cinema has movie tickets, popcorn and a poster for the show. You pay with a smile or a song.
📦 What's in the Set
The elf cinema includes movie tickets, snack cards (popcorn, cocoa, cookies, with “1 smile” as payment), two movie posters (one for “The Cookie Mystery,” one for your own film), popcorn boxes to fold and seat cards.
All Pages in This Set
Tickets with film, row and seat plus snack cards with popcorn, cocoa, cookies, apple slices and tangerine, paid for with a smile, hug, joke or song.
Two posters to color: “The Cookie Mystery” and one for your own film with title, film still, cast and start time.
Boxes to fold and “Reserved for” seat cards you stand up like little tents.
- Printer and paper (US Letter or A4; heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) for sturdy pieces)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Real or paper popcorn
- Blankets and pillows for the show
🏡 Setup Idea at the Elf Door
Set up a cozy corner, hang the movie poster and put the seat cards on the cushions. Tickets wait at the entrance.
🎲 Play Idea With the Set
The kids buy tickets at the box office, take their seats and watch a movie. At the end there's applause. The snack costs a smile, a hug, a joke or a song.
💡 Tips
- Real popcorn is a choking risk for kids under 4. Use paper popcorn in that case.
- Print at 100% and switch off “fit to page” so the pieces stay elf-sized.
- Cut roughly first, then trim along the lines. That keeps tiny pieces neat.
Goes Well With
Matching papercraft props:
More sets from “Winter & Holidays”:
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 do I fold the popcorn box?
Cut it out, fold all lines, glue the walls together with the side tab, then fold in the bottom and glue it.
What can we use as payment?
The snack cards say “Pay at the box office.” You pay with a smile, hug, joke, thank-you or song.
Which paper works best?
Plain printer paper is fine for coloring. Pieces that stand up or get folded hold their shape better on heavy cardstock (65–110 lb).
Can we reuse the set next year?
Yes. Store the finished pieces in an envelope or a cookie tin with your holiday decorations.
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 Kino-Abend.