Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Secret Message Puzzle

This cheerful free Elf on the Shelf printable secret message puzzle is reveals a magical hidden message for kids to discover! 🎅✨

After the complete Elf on the Shelf Word Search they’ll reveal a secret message from their elf that tells them to “Check Their Stocking,” adding surprise and excitement to your December mornings.

All you have to do for this quick and easy Elf on The Shelf idea is pop a small treat or surprise in their stocking and print this Elf On The Shelf Secret Message puzzle out  and leave it by their elf to discover! 🧩🎄✨

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A Fun and Easy Elf on the Shelf Secret Message Puzzle for Kids

This festive free Elf on the Shelf Secret Message printable Puzzle is a cheerful way to add a little holiday magic to your December mornings. 🧩

Kids love searching for the Christmas-themed words, and the best part comes afterward — when the leftover letters reveal a secret message from their elf! It’s simple, exciting, and a perfect no-prep idea for busy families during the holiday season.

This Elf on the Shelf word search puzzle is designed with young readers in mind, making it easy enough for early learners while still fun for older kids. As they hunt for words hidden in every direction, they’ll stay engaged and curious all the way to the final surprise.

And when the message appears — “Check Their Stocking” — the excitement doubles, turning a normal morning into a magical one filled with anticipation and wonder. . 🌟

Whether your Elf on the Shelf visits every day or just on special mornings, this printable puzzle is an easy way to bring joy, spark imagination, and create tiny moments of holiday fun. Print it, set it beside your elf, and let the magic unfold.

A delightful and simple free Elf on the Shelf printable that’s ready to go whenever you need it — no extra materials, no setup, just pure Christmas excitement and a fun holiday puzzle waiting to be solved. 🎁

And the little stocking surprise that follows? Consider it a joyful gift  from your elf to start the day with smiles. 🎅

How to Play the Secret Message Puzzle 🧩

1. Find all the Christmas words hidden in the puzzle — they can go in any direction, even backwards or diagonal.

2. Circle each word as you find it.

3. Some words may cross or overlap, so look carefully!

4. When all the words are found, look at the unused letters still in the grid.

5. Starting at the top left corner, write the leftover letters into the blank spaces below.

6. Keep going until the full message appears.

7. Read your elf’s magical Christmas note — a fun surprise waiting just for you! 🎁

This free Elf on the Shelf printable is an easy Elf On The Shelf idea to spread some smiles!

Simply print it out and place it alongside your beloved Elf On The Shelf. ❤️

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