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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 (11–20)

Let’s make lots of smiles bloom.

Let's make lots of smiles bloom.

It’s a single line that uses a vivid metaphor to say, “Let’s have a fun year together.” The word “together” isn’t actually used, but by inviting someone to “make flowers bloom,” it subtly conveys being together.

The metaphor of “blooming smiles” is also lovely—so stylish and refined.

It’s perfect for expressing, “Let’s get along well this year, too,” with a touch of chic flair.

Let’s find lots of chuckle-worthy bits again this year.

Let's find lots of chuckle-worthy bits again this year.

It’s the perfect line for a message to friends and companions who love fun.

There are so many little things in everyday life that make you chuckle.

Finding each one with care and sharing the joy—that makes for such wonderful days.

Each time, you’ll both smile, and unforgettable memories will pile up.

If you send this message while remembering the time you’ve spent together so far, you’ll both smile, and there’s no doubt the coming year will be a fantastic one!

Let’s share lots of laughter together this year, too!

Let's share lots of laughter together this year, too!

It’s important to share joy with others; by layering positive feelings, the excitement only grows.

This message conveys the wish to share that happiness and spend time together with smiles.

It also carries the lesson that smiles are essential for living each day positively, as well as the desire to support one another.

These are words that call on us to keep sharing fun memories over the coming year, and that evoke a sense of connection between people.

Let’s run with energy and play a lot!

Let's run with energy and play a lot!

Speaking of horses, they’re the kind of animal that instantly conjures up the image of a mane streaming as they run.

So how about a message that plays on that idea of “running”? There’s even a saying that children are like the wind, which makes the image a perfect match.

And when we think of the New Year, it’s January—still a chilly time—but imagining kids running around and playing can lift the spirits and make you want to head outside.

Add this little line to your New Year’s card and invite your friends to play outdoors.

There are plenty of fun New Year’s games like kite flying and hanetsuki!

Wishing you a year full of smiles.

Wishing you a year full of smiles.

A year filled with smiles… in other words, it’s a message wishing for that person’s happiness throughout the entire year.

The onomatopoeic expression nikoniko is cute and evokes a child’s sun-like smile.

It’s a smile that appears precisely because you’re truly happy.

Days when you can wear that smile all year round would be truly wonderful.

If you love that person’s smile and want them to keep smiling forever, why not send them this short message? Your feelings will surely come across.

Thank you for always smiling! Let’s have another great year together.

Thank you for always smiling! Let’s have another great year together.

A smile not only lifts your own spirits, but can also spread happiness to others.

This message conveys how such smiles have spread and reminds us of the importance of spending our days with a smile.

Even someone who was smiling without thinking about it will feel happy—and more motivated to keep smiling—once they realize their smile is appreciated.

Since it also speaks about the future, it comes across as a call for us to support each other with smiles going forward.

[For Elementary School Students] Ideas for Writing a Thoughtful One-Liner on New Year’s Cards (21–30)

Let’s make lots of fun memories together!

Let's make lots of fun memories together!

Time spent with your dearest friends is truly irreplaceable, isn’t it? How about adding this message to your New Year’s card? Simply being together creates wonderful memories, but if the two of you discover something fun to share, I’m sure it will become an even more amazing time.

It might even turn into an unforgettable memory of a lifetime.

As you imagine those special moments with your friends, try writing a message.

From that very moment, your joyful and fulfilling days will begin.