Christmas cards for your teacher

Teachers get a pile of cards, a few mugs and, if they are lucky, a note that says something real. The card that gets pinned above the desk is usually the kind one. A short line about what they did, written by a parent or by the child, is worth more than a long poem.

If a child is writing it, let them say it their way. 'You made maths less scary' beats any greeting. If a parent is sending it, a sentence of thanks for the patience, the extra help or the way their child now loves reading is plenty. Pick a card, add your words, and send it as a link before the school year winds down.

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10 things to write inside

Swap in their name. Change anything that doesn’t sound like you.

  1. sweet Dear [first name], thank you for a wonderful year. You helped me feel brave in class, and I learned so much. Merry Christmas and have a lovely holiday.
  2. sweet Thank you, [first name], for the patience and kindness you showed our child this year. They look forward to school because of you. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
  3. sweet [first name], you made reading fun again. Thank you for noticing the kids who needed a bit more time. We hope you have a very good rest.
  4. sweet Merry Christmas, [first name]. Thank you for everything you do. We know the work does not stop at the bell, and we are grateful.
  5. funny Dear [first name], thank you for putting up with us all year. Enjoy the holidays. We promise to forget everything you taught us by February.
  6. funny Merry Christmas, [first name]. We hope you get a very long sleep-in and nobody asks to go to the toilet during your coffee.
  7. funny [first name], thank you for surviving another term. You deserve a very quiet Christmas. Please do not mark anything over the break.
  8. quiet Thank you, [first name]. We are grateful for you this year. Merry Christmas.
  9. quiet [first name], thank you for your care. Have a restful holiday.
  10. quiet Thank you for believing in me, [first name]. Happy Christmas.

Questions people ask

What do you write in a Christmas card for a teacher?

Thank them for one thing they did, like the extra help, the patience or the encouragement. If a child is writing, keep it in their own words. A line about how your child feels about school is the thing teachers remember. Two or three sentences is plenty.

Can my child write the message in a teacher's card?

Yes, and it often matters more than anything a parent writes. Let them say it in their own way, even if it is short or a little silly. You can type their words into the card and send it as a link. Teachers keep the sincere ones.

When should I send a Christmas card to my child's teacher?

In the last week of term works well, so it arrives before the holidays. You can also schedule it for Christmas morning, when the teacher is off duty and has time to read it. Either way, a link means it lands in their inbox and not in the bin pile.

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