After the hustle, bustle, and expense of Christmas, here is one small thing that might make life easier: free printable Christmas thank you cards for your children to fill out and send. There are five cute designs, and each one comes with a matching envelope. Print them, fold them, and you have thank you notes ready to go.

Download the Christmas Thank You Cards (free PDF)

What’s Included

This free printable set has five Christmas thank you card designs, each with its own envelope:

• The Wise Men
• Mary, Joseph, and Jesus (the Nativity)
• An Angel
• A Girl S’more
• A Boy S’more

The Nativity, angel, and Wise Men cards suit families who want to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. The s’more cards are just for fun and children tend to love them. Each card folds into a simple notecard, and the envelope is easy to assemble. The cutting and folding also give children some useful fine motor practice (a nice bonus for younger ones).

How to Print and Assemble the Cards

1. Download the PDF using the link below.
2. Print on white cardstock if you can. Regular printer paper works too, but cardstock feels sturdier and is easier to fold.
3. Cut out the cards and envelopes along the outlines. Younger children will need help with this.
4. Fold and assemble the card and envelope. Glue or tape the envelope flaps where needed.
5. Write the note, sign it, and mail or hand-deliver it.

Tip: Print at 100% scale (not “fit to page”) so the cards and envelopes keep their intended sizes.

Why Teach Children to Write Thank You Notes?

Learning to write a thank you note is a small but important skill. It teaches children to notice what someone has done for them and to say so. That is gratitude in practice, rather than a vague feeling of being thankful. A thank you note doesn’t have to follow a formula, especially for younger children. A few sentences are plenty. Here is a simple pattern to teach:

• Say thank you for the specific gift or kindness.
• Say something true about it. (“I’ve been wearing the mittens every day.”)
• Close warmly. (“I hope you had a merry Christmas.”)

For a very young child, let them dictate the note while you write it, then have them sign their name or draw a picture. Older children can write the whole thing themselves. Handwriting, spelling, and sentence practice all happen naturally, with a real reason to write. For a homeschooling family it can be a good short language arts lesson as well.

Download Your Free Christmas Thank You Cards

To download your file, click here: Christmas Thank You Cards.

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More Christmas Printables and Ideas

If you enjoy these, you may also like:

• Free Nativity printables
• Other Christmas free printables and learning ideas
• Christmas products in the shop

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!