how to do elf on shelf first time

Being an Elf on the Shelf can be a rewarding experience! Here are some tips to help you get started: 1. Read the story of the Elf on the Shelf to understand its history and purpose. 2. Decide where you'd like to place your elf, and consider the best way to make it visible to your children. 3. Develop your own Elf on the Shelf routine, whether that's moving it every night or doing something special each morning. 4. Be creative and have fun with the elf's positioning and activities!