To get an Elf on the Shelf, you'll need to follow these steps. First, choose a small, cute elf figure. Next, place the elf in a visible spot in your home. Then, each night, move the elf to a new spot. Finally, explain to your children that the elf is watching their behavior and reporting back to Santa each night. With a little imagination and magic, you'll have your own Elf on the Shelf in no time!