how to do the elf on a shelf

Well, the Elf on the Shelf is a fun Christmas tradition that involves hiding an elf toy around the house each day and moving it to a new spot each night to create a little game of hide and seek for the kids to find the elf in the morning. The elf is supposed to report back to Santa each night, letting him know who has been naughty and who has been nice. The kids will try to be good all day long so the elf won't report anything bad to Santa.