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Christmas is a great time to teach your children manners, good habits, and being grateful. It’s pretty much a given that they will receive at least one present from someone; it may be as small as a card or as big as a bike, but the majority of children (even the ones that don’t celebrate Christmas) tend to receive a gift. It is important to thank the gift giver in a timely manner.
Teach your children that when you get a gift, it is proper to say, “Thank you!” It may be his least favorite color sweater that he will never wear, but it’s the thought that counts...right? The person put in the time, money, and effort to bring the child a present, and it is only right for your child to thank the giver for at least the effort.
Why stop at saying, “Thank you,” when you can also teach children valuable writing skills by having them write a thank you note. It doesn’t need to be elaborate. For a young child, it can be just scribbling on a card that you have written thank you and their name. A child in kindergarten should be able to copy a “thank you” that you have written down and be able to sign their name. If the child is a little more advanced, you can help them write in a thank you by having them fill in the blanks.
An older child should show their appreciation by a more advanced thank you card. They could use a postcard, small stationary, pre-made thank you card, or something a little more creative. By teaching your child creative greetings, how to say thank you, mentioning the item (unless it is money, in which case you would thank the giver for their generosity or kindness), how they will use the gift, a closing, and a signature, you will be giving them a head start on how to stay ahead in personal life and business. A thank you is always appreciated, and it will also make a lasting impression.
The important part of sending a thank you is to acknowledge the givers effort and to show your gratitude. I bet Grandma will want to continue the gift-giving if she feels your child appreciated it, and that took the time to have your child send a small greeting card. Writing a simple thank you is an important skill that will be used throughout one’s life. If it becomes a habit at an early age, then it will be a practice that one will only get better and more creative at doing when future opportunities present themselves.
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