Below are some of the rules of elf on the shelf that you should follow -
1. Kids cannot touch the elf. They will be unable to fly the elf back to the north pole if they touch it.
2. When the kids are awake, the elf does not move or speak.
3. During the night, the elves report back to Santa what happened to the kids that day. The elf can report on the naughty (or nice) behavior of the kids.
4. Kindness is important. Kids should know that the Elf wants them to be kind to others.
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