Festival Postcards Kids Can Send to Friends (Free Printable)

Writing for a real reader transforms effort. A postcard gives children a tiny, achievable piece of writing with a genuine purpose — and a picture to design.

How to use postcards in class

1. **Pick an occasion.** A festival, the end of term, a class pen-pal, or a "thank you". 2. **Study a real postcard.** Note the picture side, message, address and stamp. 3. **Draw first.** The picture side is the hook — let creativity lead. 4. **Write the message.** Short and warm; perfect for practising openers and sign-offs. 5. **Address and "send"** — to a friend in class, another class, or home.

How to use the free template

The template has a **draw-here** box on one side and message, address and stamp areas on the other. Print one each, fold or cut as needed, and you have an instant, low-prep writing-for-purpose lesson.

Quick tips

• Set up a classroom "post box" and postal monitors.

• Link to geography — send postcards "from" a place you're studying.

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