A greeting card and a letter template to say thanks for putting the needs of others first.
This teaching resource is ideal to use to say thank you to visiting firefighters during National Fire Prevention Week or to our veterans during Veterans Day.
Encourage young students to write a message of thanks and color in the greeting card template.
Older students can use the letter template to write a more detailed message of thanks and appreciation to practice their letter-writing skills. Their letters should include:
- The date
- Greeting
- Message
- Complimentary Close
- Signature
Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding
In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:
- Writing Centers
- Vocabulary Building Exercises
Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students
- Use the drop-down menu to choose between the PDF or Google Slide versions.
- Print a copy for each student on 8 1/2 by 11 paper.
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