Children love to write letters to Santa Claus. Usually parents lend a hand. How should a parent help a child write a letter to Santa Claus? Here are some tips that will make your childs letter to Santa more than just a list of gifts he or she wants. Dear Santa
First of all, a letter to Santa should be a personal message from your child to Santa Claus, not to a parent or grandparent. The childs own words should be used and his or her personality should shine through. Very young children ages 2 to 5 can draw or cut out pictures to show gifts they want for the holidays. The parent can write down words just as the child says them. Encourage your child to watch as you print and say the letters out loud. Talk about the sounds the letters make. Show the child how to leave a space between each word. Kindergarten through Third Grades
For children in kindergarten through third grade, making a chart of words is a great idea. The child can think of words first, get help spelling them, illustrate them, and then write the letter by himself. The 5 and 6 year olds will need a bit of additional help. It helps to have a chart showing the form of a letter to Santa, for example, showing where to put the date, the greeting, the body of the letter, and the closing. Your child should tell Santa the good things they have done during the year, as well as what they wish for as gifts. Grades 3 through 5
Children in grades 3 through 5 probably dont believe in Santa Claus, but can be encouraged to write a letter anyway, for fun. Encourage your child to tell what good deeds he/she has done during the year and how he/she has helped others. Have the child put in a Good wish for the world. The child can also tell Santa their goals for the coming year. Parents can respond to these letters, giving advice and sending love to their children. Keep the letters to Santa Claus for posterity. All children should send best wishes to everyone at the North Pole. The letters may be mailed to: Santa Claus, The North Pole, The Arctic, Earth. |
