"Thank you" may well be the most important phrase in the English language! Help your child develop an attitude of gratitude with this activity.

Materials:

• paper or index cards
• markers or crayons
• magazine pictures or stickers (optional)
• glue (optional)
• envelopes

Directions:

Fold the paper or index card in half to make a card.

With your help, have your child think about someone who has done something nice or helpful for him or her. The card could be addressed to a:

• parent, brother or sister
• grandparent, neighbor or friend
• babysitter, child-care provider, or preschool teacher
• mail carrier
• crossing guard

Ask your child what kind of thank-you message he or she would like to write in the card. A younger child might dictate the words to you. Older children may be able to write a message or sign their own names.

Your child can then decorate the front of the card with a drawing, magazine picture or stickers.

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