Bathtub Boat Arrival
The S.S. North Pole, a boat with a paper sail, has docked in the dry bathtub with your elf on board.
A 5-minute idea for The Elf on the Shelf® or any elf doll.
What you need
- a takeout box or a big plastic container
- a straw or pencil
- paper, tape and a marker
How to set it up
- Tape a paper sail to a straw or pencil and tape this mast upright inside a takeout box or a big plastic container.
- Sit your elf in the container next to the mast and set the boat in the dry, empty bathtub.
- Tape a small paper flag that says S.S. NORTH POLE to the top of the mast.
Safety check
Keep the tub dry and empty, and stay close if little ones want to climb in. How we check
Note from your elf: Ahoy! The sea from the North Pole was rough, but I made it into port.
Written with AI · Checked against our safety list · How we check
