IIf you have heard your children chanting “6-7!” around the house or bringing it home from school and wondered what on earth is going on, you are not alone. This playful cry has spread across UK playgrounds, WhatsApp chats for parents, football pitches, and after-school clubs.
The twist is that it does not have a secret meaning at all. That is exactly why your family’s Scout Elf can turn it into something magical. The “6-7” trend began as a small sound clip that went viral online. It quickly became a shared in-joke among kids and young teens across the country.
It is silly, spontaneous, joyfully random and has become one of those phrases children latch onto simply because it makes them laugh. While many grown-ups are left bewildered, “6-7” has quietly become a kind of playful code that helps kids feel part of something fun.
This Christmas season, The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf can join the laughter and help weave this trend into your family’s festive tradition.
What the “6-7” Trend Means (and Why It’s Perfect for Play)
At its heart, “6-7” is about being in on the joke. There are no hidden rules. No special meaning. Just a phrase that spreads giggles and reminds us not to take life too seriously. That spirit mirrors the mission of The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves. They are here to spark imagination, invite play and add moments of unexpected Christmas cheer to family homes.
When your Scout Elf joins in with a trend children are already talking about, it becomes even more magical because it meets them in their world and brings the North Pole into the everyday.
How Your Scout Elf Can Bring the “6-7” Trend to Life
Your Scout Elf does not need a phone, a TikTok account or any digital skills to understand what is trending. With a bit of North Pole creativity, they can turn “6-7” into unforgettable Christmas moments right on your shelf.
Pre-Field Visit
Your Scout Elf might choose to return for the season earlier than expected. They could arrive holding pipe cleaners shaped into a “6” and “7” along with a note that reads:
I’m here a bit early,
to check in and say,
“I’ll show up again
in 6-7 days!”
It is simple, charming and gives children the joy of counting down to their Scout Elf’s next appearance.
Your Scout Elf can also bring this idea out again on December 6 and 7 to make the date feel extra magical.
A Week of Fun and Cheer
Your Scout Elf might use “6-7” as a theme for a week filled with Christmas joy. When they land in a new spot one morning, they might leave a handwritten note:
There is a funny phrase going around
No meaning at all, or so I have found
But I have a plan that is full of cheer
With 6-7 ways to make Christmas appear.
They might then list six or seven festive activities for your family to choose from. Here are a few ideas suited to homes during the season.
1. Christmas Movie Night
- Find An Elf’s Story and our Elf Pets animated specials here!
- View our preschool series, Scout Elf Squad, here!
2. Family Game Night
- Your elf might have a 6 or 7 suggestions from The Elf on the Shelf® Polar Props™ 24-Day Ultimate Elf Ideas Kit. And they already know what the score will be…6-7 obviously.
3. Day of Kindness
- Choose 6-7 from this list of great good deeds and do them all in one day!
4. Christmas Lights Night
- Take an evening walk or drive around your local area. Count how many sixes and sevens you can spot on house numbers, buses or shop signs.
5. Cocoa Concoctions
- Make hot chocolate with six toppings and finish with a seven-count swirl of whipped cream. Children can create their own combinations and name them.
6. Ornament Challenge
- Give each family member six craft sticks, seven pom poms and any paint, ribbon or glue they need. Make ornaments and vote on the most imaginative design.
7. Kids’ Choice!
- Let your children invent their own way to bring “6-7” to life. They might make a treasure trail, design a poster or choreograph a silly dance.
Make it your family goal to do them all before the week is through!
6-7 Scavenger Hunt
Your Scout Elf might hide six tiny surprises around the house. Children then have seven minutes to find them all.
Surprises could include stickers, crayons, a jingle bell, a sweet treat, festive socks or a candy cane.
6-7 Cookies
Your elf will arrive with a new recipe to try!
Should you eat six? Or can you have seven?
- Mix your favorite plain cookie dough recipe.
- Roll the dough into round balls.
- Press and place 6 chocolate chips in each cookie.
- Bake as directed.
- During the last 2-3 minutes of baking, top each cookie with 7 mini marshmallows.
Why “6-7” Feels So Magical
“6-7” is wonderfully nonsensical. Children love humour that is random, unpredictable and only makes sense because everyone has decided it does. Your Scout Elf can use this trend as a quiet reminder that joyful silliness is one of the best parts of Christmas.
The Elf on the Shelf tradition thrives on imagination. When something feels new, unexpected and delightfully odd, it sparks genuine giggles.
Final Giggles
Whether your Scout Elf is perched beside handmade “6” and “7” props or bringing the numbers to life through crafts, games or treasure hunts, this trend is a brilliant way to celebrate the playful spirit of the season.
Some ideas make perfect sense. Some do not need to. What matters is the laughter, the shared moments and the memories families will hold onto long after Christmas.
This year, when your Scout Elf introduces “6-7”, simply enjoy it. It might not mean anything at all. Yet, in the magic of December, it becomes everything.