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Children love to write letters to Santa Claus. Often mother and father lend a hand. How should a mum or dad help a child write a letter to Santa Claus? Here are some tips that will make your child's letter to Santa more than just a list of items she or he wants.

Dear Santa.........

First of all, a letter to Santa must be a personal message from your child to Santa Claus, to not a guardian or grandparent. The child's own words ought to be used and his or her personality should shine through. Very young children ages 2 to 5 can draw or lower out footage to show gifts they want for the holidays. The father or mother can write down words just as the child says them. Encourage your child to observe as you print and say the letters out loud. Talk about the sounds the letters make. Show the child the right way to depart a space between each word.

Kindergarten through Third Grades

For children in kindergarten by means of third grade, making a chart of words is a superb idea. The child can think of words first, get assist spelling them, illustrate them, and then write the letter by himself. The 5 and 6 12 months 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 the place to put the date, the greeting, the body of the letter, and the closing. Your child ought to inform Santa the nice things they have completed through the yr, as well as what they need for as gifts.

Grades 3 via 5

Children in grades 3 by way of 5 probably do not consider in Santa Claus, but may be inspired to write a letter anyway, "for enjoyable". Encourage your child to tell what good deeds he/she has done during the yr and the way he/she has helped others. Have the child put in a "Good want for the world." The child can also inform "Santa" their goals for the coming year. Parents can reply to these letters, giving advice and sending like to their children. Keep the letters to Santa Claus for posterity.

All children should send finest wishes to everyone on the North Pole. The letters could also be mailed to: Santa Claus, The North Pole, The Arctic, Earth.