The elf sleeps behind its door, and kids can wind down along with it. The bedtime story is tiny, fits in any hand and is read at lights-out.
📦 What's in the Set
The set brings a bedtime story as a mini book (“Good Night, Little Elf”), a blanket and pillow to color, door signs (“Please do not disturb!” and “Good morning!”) and dream cards to cut out.
All Pages in This Set
A short story “Good Night, Little Elf”: the elf can't fall asleep, counts snowflakes, sips a thimble of warm cocoa and sleeps while the moon smiles in.
A blanket and pillow to color and cut out (they fit a matchbox) and door signs “Please do not disturb!” and “Good morning! The elf is awake.”
Seven cards with dreams like a trip to the stars, a mountain of cookies or a sea of cocoa, plus a blank card for a dream of your own.
- Printer and paper (US Letter or A4; heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) for sturdy pieces)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Matchbox as the elf's bed
- String for the signs
🏡 Setup Idea at the Elf Door
Hang the “Please do not disturb!” sign on the elf door in the evening and lay the blanket on a matchbox. In the morning flip the sign.
🎲 Play Idea With the Set
At bedtime the kids read the story aloud and pick a dream card for the elf. The card goes under the pillow. In the morning the sign is flipped and the elf is awake.
💡 Tips
- Read the story in a whisper. It calms sleepy kids, too.
- Store finished pieces in an envelope or cookie tin so the set is ready to go next year.
- Print at 100% and switch off “fit to page” so the pieces stay elf-sized.
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 does the page become a mini book?
Cut it out, fold it and nest it into a small booklet. Score the fold lines first with a ruler and an empty pen for cleaner creases.
What age does the story suit?
As a read-aloud from about age 2 to 3. The short sentences also suit beginning readers.
Do I need a color printer?
No. The pages are line drawings meant for coloring, so black-and-white printing is all you need.
Do I have to print every page at once?
No, each page stands on its own. Print what you need tonight and the rest later.
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 Schlafenszeit.