Getting kids to clean up their rooms is notoriously difficult, but maybe with a little magic from the elf, they can do it! In this post we have some of the cutest and silliest ideas for an elf on the shelf who wants the kids to tidy their rooms.
Elf got hurt tripping over toys
Here’s another way you can subtly remind the kids to clean up after themselves when they’re done playing with toys. This elf is bandaged up and has a note explaining that she fell down trying to walk across a floor covered in toys.
Elf Tripped On Toys
These elves got hurt so badly from tripping on toys that they had to pull out the whole first aid kit!
No entry until you have tidied your room!
These elves have completely blocked off the living room with red Christmas ribbons – until the kids have cleaned up their rooms.
Elf On Strike
This elf has signs saying that he’s on strike until the rooms are clean. Very cute and bound to be effective, the kids will definitely want to see their elf up and doing fun things agin soon.
Elf is stuck until room gets clean
Now this one is clever! Noelle the elf is stuck in her box. Surely that’ll get the kids to clean their rooms!
Clean the bathroom
P.S. Clean this room
It’s kind of gross!
Clean your room to make room for more toys!
Well this is another way to motivate. If they weren’t going to clean their rooms out of pity for the injured elf, maybe thinking about making room for more toys will get them cleaning.
Elf says CLEAN YOUR ROOM
Can he make himself any clearer than this? I think not!
Give them a PrEZent first
Sometimes a little positive reinforcement beforehand makes starting a difficult task easier.
A letter from the elves
These elves have seen it with their own eyes. And they want their message to be seen loud and clear: Clean your room!
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