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.