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[For Elementary School Students] Ideas for How to Add a Thoughtful Message to New Year’s Cards
When an elementary schooler receives a New Year’s card from a friend, many people may wonder what brief message to add in their reply.
In this article, we’ve gathered clever one-line ideas that elementary school students can use.
From New Year’s greetings and words of thanks, to ways of writing your goals for the year together, and messages that touch on memories with friends—these are all expressions that the recipient will appreciate.
Even a New Year’s card that feels plain when you just copy a set phrase can make a much stronger impression with just a short added note.
Try creating heartfelt New Year’s cards together as a parent and child, and enjoy the process!
[For Elementary School Students] Ideas for Writing a Clever One-Liner to Add to New Year’s Cards (1–10)
Let’s make wonderful memories together this year, too.
It’s a message you can write with excitement as you think back on fun moments with close friends.
The word “wonderful” brings to mind all kinds of memories—things you enjoyed together, times you worked hard together, and more.
I’m sure the person reading your New Year’s card will look back on those memories with a smile, just like you.
Put into this message how much fun the past year truly was, and how much you want to spend more wonderful time together in the new year!
Thank you for always being so kind.
How about sending this message to someone who always helps you out? Even if you feel shy saying it face-to-face, it’s easier to write it as a message in a New Year’s card.
Try putting your gratitude into words.
Very few people feel bad when they’re thanked, and it will likely make them happy to know their kindness reached you.
I hope this message becomes a chance to strengthen your friendship even more.
Thank you for always smiling
Some of you may find that your friends’ smiles always give you energy and encouragement, right? When you want to express your gratitude to such friends, these words are recommended.
It might also be nice to add a drawing of your friend’s smile or something fun along with the message.
These words don’t just mean that your friend’s smile is wonderful; they also convey thanks for everything your friend does that brings a smile to your face.
In any case, it’s the perfect message to give to a friend who is the source of your smile.
Let’s have lots of fun again this year.
With close friends, you want to play a lot and make fun memories in the new year, right? At times like that, why not write these words and honestly share how you feel! If you also add what, specifically, you’d like to do together, the conversation might really take off when you meet in the new term—like, “Let’s do that after school,” or “Let’s try going there next time.” Hopefully, this phrase added to your New Year’s card will be the start of becoming even closer with your friends.
Use it when you want to add just one more line.
Let’s have a wonderful time this year too.
With friends you made lots of fun memories with last year, you naturally want to make many more in the new year too.
How about sending this message with that feeling in mind? If you include a few things you’d like to do together in the new year, it will boost the excitement even more! You don’t have to go anywhere special or do anything out of the ordinary—time spent with your favorite friends is irreplaceable.
It’s also a great idea to use this message to say, “Let’s stay close this year too!”
Let’s become even closer than last year!
Last year, we played together a lot and became very close.
But this phrase lets you say, “Let’s become even closer this year.” Try sharing it with friends you met for the first time last year and grew close to, or with friends you’ve known for years and want to deepen your bond with.
Give this message to the friends you hope to stay close with from now on, and they’re sure to be happy to hear how you feel! Why not add a picture of you playing happily together and give it as a little gift?
Thank you for being my friend.
Friendship is a relationship that exists because there’s someone on the other side—someone who likes you for who you are.
So why not use your New Year’s card message to express that gratitude? Remembering to be thankful is important for maintaining a good relationship.
Please send this message with the feeling that you want to keep getting along as friends.
By sharing words you don’t usually say out loud, your presence will likely become even more meaningful to them.
Wishing for a year that warms the heart.
How about using this phrase when you want to tell a dear friend that you hope they have a warm and wonderful year? It lets you pour in your kindness—wishing them lots of gentle moments and feelings, and that they won’t encounter any sorrow that chills the heart.
It’s also nice to add a wish to share heartwarming experiences together.
Put all the feelings you have for your friend into these words!
Thank you for always talking with me!
These words are perfect for a New Year’s card from an elementary school student.
For example, adding a little note about everyday moments—like “I’m happy we laugh together at recess” or “Talking with you gives me energy”—will help your feelings come across even more.
Including memories of a day you chatted a lot or played together will make it feel like a special message.
By gently adding kind words that make the reader smile, you’ll create a warm, thoughtful message that makes the other person think, “I want us to stay good friends this year, too.”
Let’s make it another year we can laugh together!
Here are some cheerful, uplifting New Year’s card messages to share.
For example, “I had so much fun when we took photos together on the field trip and burst out laughing,” or “We laughed so hard at silly stuff during break time that our stomachs hurt.” Adding a small shared memory helps your feelings come across even more.
The reader will likely think, “I want to find fun things together this year, too.” Write with a wish that both of your years will be full of smiles, and make the new year a series of smile-filled days!