Elf Employment Application Form

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 to strengthen descriptive writing, creative expression, and narrative skills through a fun, holiday-themed task. Learners complete an imaginative “job application” to become one of Santa’s elves by describing their skills, preferred work area, and magical abilities, then write short paragraphs that explain their choices and respond creatively to a holiday hypothetical using clear details and organized ideas.

Skills Reinforced

• Descriptive Paragraph Writing (Grades 3-5) – Students practice writing clear, detailed paragraphs that explain ideas and choices.
• Creative Narrative Response – Learners develop imaginative responses to a holiday scenario using complete sentences.
• Idea Development & Organization – Encourages students to expand on ideas with supporting details.
• Self-Expression & Voice – Supports confidence in sharing personal creativity through writing.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support elementary ELA writing standards.
• Highly Engaging Holiday Theme – Santa’s workshop setting motivates participation and creativity.
• Structured Yet Open-Ended – Guided sections provide support while allowing individual expression.
• Low-Prep & Printable – Easy to use for December lessons, writing centers, early finishers, or homeschool instruction.

This printable creative writing worksheet helps students build confidence in descriptive and narrative writing while enjoying a playful holiday activity. By completing an elf application and responding to imaginative prompts, learners practice organizing ideas, writing with detail, and expressing creativity in a structured format. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this activity offers a fun and meaningful way to strengthen writing skills during the holiday season.

This worksheet is part of our Christmas Worksheets collection.