Elf On The Shelf Kindness Cards: Good Deeds for Kids This Christmas

If you love the idea of your Elf spreading a little kindness (and not just mischief!) this Christmas, these Elf on the Shelf kindness and good deeds cards turn December mornings into more meaningful moments. 

Each card gives your child a simple, age-appropriate good deed to do at home, with family and friends, or out in the community. It’s a lovely way to balance the silly Elf antics with feel-good festive magic.

What’s inside the free printable

• 24 good deed cards across three easy themes: At Home Kindness, Family & Friends Kindness, and Festive Cheer & Giving
• 8 blank cards to create your own good deed and kindness activities
• Short, child-friendly actions perfect for ages 3+
• Designed to tuck into your Elf’s morning setup in seconds

Just print, cut, and let your Elf deliver one each day.

How To Download Your Free Cards

Scroll down to use the form at the end of the post and the kindness cards will be in your inbox before you know. 

A peek at the good deeds inside

At Home Kindness

• Secret Helper – Do something helpful today without being asked.
• Morning Magic – Make your bed and tidy your room before breakfast.
• Cozy Kindness – Help fold laundry or tidy up your blanket fort.
• Super Sweeper – Help clean up after dinner or playtime.
• Elf’s Kitchen Helper – Help a grown-up bake cookies or make a meal.
• Lending Hand – Help wrap a gift or carry shopping bags.
• Pet Love Patrol – Give your pet extra love and care.
• Recycle Hero – Help sort recycling or pick up litter outside.

Family & Friends Kindness

• Share Your Smile – Smile at five people today and see how many smile back.
• Hug Mission – Give a hug to someone who needs one.
• Thank You Time – Draw or write a thank-you note for someone who helps you.
• Snack Surprise – Share a snack or treat with a friend or sibling.
• Compliment Quest – Give three people a kind compliment today.
• New Friend Fun – Play with someone new at school or at the park.
• Kind Words Only – Say something nice to everyone you talk to today.
• Family Kindness Day – Think of one kind thing your whole family can do together.

Festive Cheer & Giving

• Toy Rescue Mission – Choose a toy you don’t play with and donate it.
• Book Buddy – Read a story to someone younger or to your toys.
• Thank the Helpers – Make a card for your mail carrier or local hero.
• Kindness Confetti – Create a drawing or card to surprise a teacher or neighbour.
• Share the Cheer – Hang an extra Christmas decoration to make someone smile.
• Magic Words – Use your best manners all day: please, thank you, and excuse me.
• Light Up the Day – Say “Merry Christmas!” or “Happy Holidays!” to everyone you meet.
• Happy Mail – Send a cheerful note or drawing to someone far away.

Top tip: Grab our free Elf on the Shelf Calendar to plan the days you use the cards. 

How to use the Elf Kindness Cards

1. Print and cut the three themed sheets (8 cards per page).
2. Let your Elf deliver one each morning—in their hands, beside their scene, or hidden to find.
3. Encourage your child to complete the deed before bedtime and tell the Elf all about it.
4. Start a Kindness Jar—drop finished cards in and celebrate on Christmas Eve.

Why you’ll love them

They’re quick for busy nights, meaningful for little hearts, and an easy way to make Elf season about caring as well as giggles. Parents get simple prompts; kids get that warm, proud “I did it!” feeling.

Grab your free Elf Kindness Cards

Tip: Pair a Kindness Card with your Elf Calendar or Joke Cards for a perfectly balanced week of fun and feel-good magic.

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