New Year's cards from elementary school kids to friends! Ready-to-use short message ideas

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

Are you having trouble coming up with a short message when an elementary schooler sends a New Year’s card to a friend? In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of ideas—from sincere words that deepen friendship, to phrases that touch on memories with everyone in the class, to expressions for cheering each other on with New Year’s goals.

Not too stiff, but your feelings still come through.

You’re sure to find just the right little message.

Because it’s handwritten, it carries a gentle warmth that reaches the other person’s heart.

Go ahead and look for your favorite words!

New Year’s cards from elementary school kids to friends! Ready-to-use short message ideas (41–50)

Clear your homework at top speed with horse power!

When we think of horses, we get an image of them dashing swiftly, don’t we? Inspired by that light and speedy image, here’s a message that cleverly conveys the idea of “let’s finish our winter break homework quickly.” Homework assigned over a long vacation can feel gloomy if it’s left undone.

So send a message to your friends encouraging them to finish as soon as possible! Receiving this message will, of course, motivate them—and since you’re the one sending it, you’ll feel, “If I’m sending this, I’ve got to finish quickly too!” and get fired up yourself.

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Hane Keisuke

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Wishing you a year full of fun powered by horses.

A cheerful, lively message that’s perfect for the Year of the Horse! If you write something like “With horse power, let’s make it a fun year,” you can capture a New Year’s theme while conveying lots of energy.

Adding a brief note about fun, horse-like moments—such as “running around energetically on last year’s field trip” or “the time we sprinted and laughed our hearts out at the sports day”—will help express your feelings even more.

It’s a bright, positive message filled with the wish for a year brimming with energy and smiles, just like a spirited horse.

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Let’s find something fun with horse power!

I want to do something more fun in the new year! If you want to share that feeling with friends in a New Year’s card, how about sending words like these? Work hard like a horse to find what’s fun.

It’s exactly the kind of challenge we’d love for elementary school kids to take on.

Of course, studying and lessons are important, but finding things that make everyday life enjoyable matters too.

Trying your best for that can create truly unforgettable moments.

If your child wants to make a year full of fun memories with close friends, encourage them to use these words.

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In conclusion

We introduced short New Year’s card messages you can send to your elementary school friends.

Did you find a favorite? Whether it’s a brief line that honestly conveys your feelings or a sentence looking back on fun memories, either can make a wonderful New Year’s card that touches the recipient’s heart.

As the new year begins, be sure to add a short message that deepens your bond with your friends.