Short New Year's card messages for relatives! Example phrases that even elementary school kids can write
When sending New Year’s cards to relatives, it’s natural to want to add a short message—especially if it’s been a while since you last reached out.
But when it comes to having an elementary school child write it, they might wonder, “What should I say?” In this article, we’ve gathered ideas for short messages to relatives that even grade-schoolers can write with ease.
From words that express gratitude to cheerful phrases that share recent updates, we’ll introduce a wide range of examples.
Try creating heartfelt New Year’s cards together as a parent and child!
Short New Year’s card messages for relatives! Sample sentences that even elementary school kids can write (1–10)
I’m happy that you’re always so kind to me.
It’s the kind of message that will warm the recipient’s heart and naturally bring a smile to their face.
For relatives, hearing a child say “I’m happy” so directly is sure to make their hearts feel warm! A message that honestly expresses your feelings will clearly convey what you want to say.
What’s more, beyond the straightforward innocence of an elementary school student, it also carries a sense of earnest effort.
The adults among your relatives will feel, “They worked so hard to write this message,” and are sure to be delighted.
I’m looking forward to seeing you again this year.
How about writing this message on New Year’s cards to people you’ll have a chance to see in the New Year or those you met even once last year? The feeling of “I want to see you” is simple, but it doesn’t arise without genuine affection.
That’s why I think it’s a phrase that makes anyone happy.
Please try writing this message on New Year’s cards to the people you truly want to see.
It might feel a bit embarrassing, but when put into words, you may be able to express your honest feelings.
Please stay healthy and cheerful this year as well.
Here’s a classic yet heartfelt message that wishes for the recipient’s good health.
It’s suitable regardless of your relative’s age, and children can write it too.
Wishing someone good health also connects to wishing for their happiness, so they’ll likely appreciate it.
It’s perfect when you want to write something safe for relatives you don’t see often.
Just be careful if the person has recently been ill, as it may feel a bit off in that case.
Stay well, even when you’re far away!
Relatives can live nearby, or they can be far away, right? For those relatives who live far away, why not use this phrase to convey your thoughtfulness? When you’re apart, it’s hard to know how each other is doing day to day, isn’t it? That’s exactly why adding this phrase to your New Year’s card can warmly express that you’re thinking of them.
Your relative who reads it will surely be delighted by your considerate words.
Wishing you a year filled with lots of smiles.
Because the word “ippai” (“a lot”) still carries a childlike feel, the message comes across as a straightforward and sincere wish.
Smiling usually happens when we’re having fun or feeling happy, after all.
It clearly conveys that you’re thinking of the other person, making it a message that brings a smile while wishing them happiness in the New Year.
Since many relatives live far away and are hard to meet, a broadly framed message like this should be easy to send to anyone.
I’ll do my best with lots of energy this year too!
While conveying New Year’s resolutions in a way fitting for a New Year’s card, this message also perfectly expresses the energy and earnestness of an elementary school student.
It clearly communicates a strong sense of motivation for the year ahead, and even has the power to energize the recipient.
If a relative received this message from a child, any adult would definitely feel like cheering them on! And the next time you meet, try talking about what you’re working hard on now.
They’ll likely listen with interest and say, “So that’s what you meant by what you wrote on the New Year’s card.”
Even if we can’t meet, I’m always supporting you.
It feels great to be cheered on by others, doesn’t it? The relative who receives a New Year’s card with these words will surely feel warmed by your message of support.
In particular, if they’re currently devoted to something or, like you, are an elementary school student, your encouragement will likely resonate deeply.
Even if you can’t meet and share your feelings in person, just adding a short message like this will still convey your warm thoughts!
Thank you for always being so kind.
How about sending this message to express your gratitude to relatives you see often? Even if you’ve already thanked them in person, seeing it written in a New Year’s card makes them feel, “You remembered me,” and it’ll make them happy.
And the next time you meet, they’ll surely treat you with the same kindness.
As you recall how happy their kindness made you feel, try writing from the heart.
Adding a line like “Please come visit again” might make them even happier.
I hope we can spend enjoyable times together this year as well.
“May we enjoy lots of fun times together this year, too” is perfect for New Year’s cards to relatives who live nearby or those you see regularly.
The key is including the word “together.” Wishing them happiness with “May you have lots of fun times this year” is nice, but adding “together” better conveys your wish to share those happy moments.
Send a New Year’s greeting that will warm their heart and bring a smile to their face with just the right words.
Wishing you a healthy and happy year.
As we become adults, we start paying more attention to our health.
We can’t push ourselves the way we did when we were younger, and if you have a family, you probably want to live a long life for the people you need to protect.
So how about sending a New Year’s card with a message that wishes for the recipient’s happiness while being mindful of health? It’s a message you can send to anyone, and it might even inspire them to think more about their well-being.
If you’re concerned about sending the exact same wording to everyone, try customizing the “in good health” part.