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The Toy Donation Drive

Field Manual EF-24

Your elf sets up a box labelled “Toys to Share” with a note inviting your child to choose a few to give away. A thoughtful early-December idea.

Set-up time
10 minutes
Morning-after tidy
No mess

Supplies

Requisition slip
  • A cardboard box
  • Paper and a marker

Setting the scene

  1. 1Label a box “TOYS TO SHARE” and decorate it a little.
  2. 2Sit the elf on the edge of the box, holding something tiny as the first donation.
  3. 3Leave the note explaining the idea.
Tonight's note · Form EF-3
The Bureau of Whimsy
Elf Field Operations
Watching Kindly. Reporting Daily.
Field Elf DispatchWorkshop Annex 7, North Pole
Case No.EF-2026-43745
FormEF-3
IssuedDecember 14, 2026
Re: Nightly Field Dispatch

Good morning, Maya and Leo!

At the North Pole, we believe every toy deserves to be played with. Would you help me fill this box with toys you’ve outgrown? They’ll go to children who’d love them. I’ve put in my best tiny spoon.

Today’s mission: find me tomorrow morning. (I’m getting sneakier.)

★ BUREAU OF WHIMSY ★ OFFICIAL SEAL ★ BUREAU OF WHIMSY ★ OFFICIAL SEAL

With sparkles and secret plans,

Pip (your elf)
Field Elf, First Class
Elf Field Operations

P.S. Santa says your report was ‘extremely nice’.

Filed in accordance with the Whimsy Act. Please keep in a safe and magical place.

Form EF-3 · Rev. 2026 · Page 1 of 1

Scan to verify authenticity
DISPATCHEDDEC 14 2026 · EF DESK
The note your elf leaves, printed on Elf Field Operations letterhead. Filed here for Maya; yours carries your child’s name.Print this notePlan all 24 nights

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Paperwork that pairs with this scene

Elf Field Operations
  • Form EF-3Free

    Elf Nightly Note

    A short note from the elf for tonight: a kindness mission, a joke, a countdown or an explanation for this morning's mess.

    Letter
  • Form EF-2Free

    Elf Incident Report

    When the elf gets up to something: an official report with offense, evidence, witness statement and a (very lenient) ruling.

    Official form

Scene set. Note printed. Bedtime.

Print the note with your child's name in about thirty seconds. Classic wording is always free.

Print this noteFile an incident report