Christmas Postcard & Card Templates for the Classroom

December is the perfect time for writing-for-purpose. A Christmas postcard combines design, a warm message and a real recipient — engaging even reluctant writers.

Festive writing ideas

1. **Class card exchange.** Each child writes to a randomly drawn classmate. 2. **Thank-you cards** to staff around the school. 3. **Messages home** wishing families a happy holiday. 4. **A card "from" a book character** you've been reading.

How to use the free template

The template has a festive line-art border, a big space to draw the front of the card, and lines for a greeting plus a stamp box. Print it, let children decorate and write, then deliver via your classroom post box.

Quick tips

• Teach a few festive sentence openers and sign-offs first.

• Colour, collage or add glitter to the draw-here box.

Download the free Christmas Postcard template from the **Assets** box below.