Magic by Morning Tonight

Elf on Dish Duty

Night shift at the kitchen sink went to your elf, who has a sponge and one clean plate to show for it.

A 2-minute idea for The Elf on the Shelf® or any elf doll.

  • 2 min
  • No mess
  • Easy
  • All ages

What you need

  • a sponge
  • a clean plate
  • a clean, dry sink

How to set it up

  1. Set your elf in a clean, dry sink with a sponge.
  2. Lay one clean plate beside them.

Safety check

Keep the sink dry and empty, so your elf stays clean. How we check

An elf doll sitting in a clean, dry kitchen sink with a sponge in its lap, beside one clean plate.

Note from your elf: Washed the dishes! Okay, one plate. Teamwork tonight?

AI illustration of Moss, our own elf. Yours will look a little different.

Written with AI · Checked against our safety list · How we check

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