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Elf on the Shelf Word Search

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This 15-word Elf on the Shelf word search brings holiday fun to elementary classrooms in Grades 2–4. Hidden words include naughty, nice, adoption, mischief, and North Pole, reflecting the story's characters and traditions. Use it as a December classroom activity, a holiday-themed sub plan, or a festive free-time warm-up during the Christmas season.

Subject:: Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:: Christmas
Grade Level:: 2nd – 4th Grades
Updated March 2026

Word List

ELF
CHRISTMAS
RED
HIDE
SANTA
NAUGHTY
NICE
NOTOUCHING
ADOPTION
MISCHIEF
PRANKS
NOTES
ARRIVAL
NORTHPOLE
JINGLE

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