Need ideas for the viral “6 7” trend and your Elf on the Shelf?
We’ve got 15 brilliantly fun Christmas Elf ideas which tap into the trend that has completely blown up in 2025.
For those parents who still aren’t sure what the trend is all about, the “6-7 trend” is a viral internet craze, where people react enthusiastically to the numbers 6 and 7 being called out, often in contexts like food orders or reading pages.
Even the prime minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, got involved with it on a visit to a primary school. The teachers were not amused!
I have some inspiration for what to do if you want to incorporate this funny trend into your Elf ideas.
Plus I have three free printables to use, to make it super easy for you and take away the hassle of digging through your stuff or creating a sign of your own!
Elf on the Shelf “6 7 trend” ideas
1. Elf the Math Teacher
Set up the elf with a tiny whiteboard with the following calculations:
15-8 = ?
3+3 = ?
Your kids will pause at first, and then roar with laughter.
2. UNO Chaos
Place UNO cards everywhere.
Elf is holding a 6 and a 7 like trophies.
Add a note saying: “Don’t tell your teacher!”
3. FREE 6 7 Elf on the Shelf Printables
If you want something that takes minutes to set up, then use my free printable 6-7 signs for the Elf.
I have three for you to choose from. One can be used over the weekend of December 6 and 7. The other can be used six or seven days before Christmas Day!
Plus I have one that can be used any day during December, the Elf report card. They will love these.
Download them at the end of this article
4. Lego 6-7
Elf has used Lego on a board to spell out the numbers 6 and 7.
5. Storybook Page Flip
Elf is sitting inside a book opened to page 67 or at pages 6 and 7.
Add a note reading: “Look what page I got to!”
6. Dice Roll Magic
Elf rolls dice but has arranged them to show 6 + 7.
Add a note reading: “THE LUCKIEST NUMBERS.”
6. 6 7 overload
Grab some Post-It notes (lots of them) and write the numbers 6 and 7 on them. Post all over the kitchen, or in a particular corner of the house.
Add one to the Elf’s face too and pop the pen in his arms to show he’s responsible.
They will love it!
7. Balloons
Plan ahead and get some number balloons shaped in a 6 and 7, get them blown up and then attach the Elf to the strings of the balloons.
8. Toys spell it out
The Elf has used toy cars or other beloved toys to spell out the numbers 6 and 7 on the floor.
Free Elf on the Shelf printable 6-7 props
Grab your free 6-7 props for the Elf on the Shelf here. Enjoy!
