After holidays and birthdays, take the time to guide your child to write thank-you notes for his gifts. Keep a supply of cute kid note cards on hand, or use your computer to print cards or stationery. Thank-you notes from kids don't have to be formal. They can use a word processor or card-making program for a creative learning experience. My child loves to have a reason to make cards on our computer and thank-you notes are the perfect opportunity.
Pick up a box of card-making paper and envelopes at your local discount or office supply store. You will need it for your home printing software or to print from online sources. Your child can also use plain paper for a quick at-home project. Here are three ways to make your own thank-you notes for kids.
Printable Cards Online
You will find both free and commercial sources for printing kids' note cards online. Of course, I like the free ones, so here are a few favorites.
- Thank You Cards at Avery Home Corner
- Customize and Print Thank You Cards at DLTK (These are quick and easy to print on plain paper. Choose color or black and white to color yourself.)
- Create and Print Thank You Cards at American Greetings (Find one free card to customize and print. It's very cute. Or, join for $19.95 per year for more selections.)
- Thank You Cards at KidPrintables.com (These print as 1 sided cards that fit into a business-size envelope.)
Card-Making Software Programs
Make a Card with Your Office Software
- How to Make a Greeting Card Using Microsoft Word The Buddy Project
- How to Edit Clip Art in Word Microsoft
- How to Make a Greeting Card Using Microsoft Publisher About Desktop Publishing
- Tutorial for Making a Greeting Card Using Other Publishing Software About Desktop Publishing
If you're not interested in homemade cards, a great selection of beautiful kids' note cards can found online. Order a box and keep it with your own correspondence supplies to use when a very special card is needed.