These are a selection of various Christmas cards for children to colour in.

Sending Christmas cards is a tradition that provides children with several developmental and social benefits:

Fostering Connections: Sending Christmas cards helps children connect with family members, friends, and sometimes even people in their wider community. It’s a way to maintain and nurture relationships, especially with those they may not see often.

Practicing Writing and Literacy Skills: Writing cards is an excellent opportunity for children to practice their handwriting, spelling, and grammar. It’s a practical and meaningful context for them to apply their literacy skills.

Expressing Creativity: Many children enjoy creating their own Christmas cards, which allows them to express their creativity through drawing, colouring, and designing. This creative expression is important for cognitive development and self-esteem.

Learning Etiquette and Social Skills: Sending Christmas cards teaches children about social etiquette and the importance of showing appreciation and thoughtfulness towards others.

Understanding the Joy of Giving: By sending cards, children learn that giving can be as rewarding as receiving. It’s a simple yet effective way to teach them about the joys of making others happy.

Developing Empathy and Thoughtfulness: Choosing or making a card for someone requires children to think about what the other person might like, fostering empathy and consideration for others’ feelings and preferences.

Organisational Skills: Preparing and sending out cards can help children develop organizational skills. They learn to manage tasks such as writing, addressing, and mailing the cards.

Cultural and Family Traditions: Participating in the tradition of sending Christmas cards can be an important part of family and cultural practices, helping children to connect with their heritage and the customs of their community.

Boosting Self-Confidence: Receiving a positive response to their cards can boost children’s self-confidence. It reinforces the idea that their efforts to connect with and appreciate others are valued.

Emotional Expression: Writing cards provides a channel for children to express their feelings and good wishes to others, which is important for emotional development.

All our planning has been carefully created by experienced qualified primary school teachers with QTS therefore you can be sure that your planning will achieve your outcomes and aims.