Christmas Card Messages for A Teacher: What to Write

A Christmas card for your child's teacher is one of the few thank yous they get mid-year. A short, specific line means a lot.

Keep it friendly, keep it short, and keep anything you wouldn't say in the kitchen out of it.

From parents

  • Merry Christmas and thank you for such a brilliant first term.
  • Thank you for everything you do for the class. Enjoy a well-earned rest.
  • We can see how much progress has been made since September. Thank you, and Happy Christmas.

From the child

  • Merry Christmas! You're the best teacher.
  • Happy Christmas, thank you for helping me with my reading.

Funny

  • Merry Christmas! You deserve a very large glass of something after the nativity.
  • Happy Christmas - two weeks without us. Enjoy it.

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How to write it so it lands

  • If you're signing a shared card, one line is enough - leave room for everyone else.
  • Avoid in-jokes that half the team won't get.
  • Hand cards out in the first half of December before people start their leave.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I write in a Christmas card to a teacher?

Thank them for one thing your child enjoyed or improved at this term. Get your child to add their own line if they can write.

When should I post a Christmas card in the UK?

Royal Mail usually sets its last recommended second class date in mid December and first class a couple of days later. Check the Royal Mail website for this year's dates and post a few days before to be safe.

What is a good example of christmas card messages for a teacher?

"Merry Christmas and thank you for such a brilliant first term." is one of 7 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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