Free Printable Birthday Thank You Notes for Kids (5 Designs)
Looking for an easy way to help your children write birthday thank you notes? These free printable thank you notes for kids come in five designs with simple blanks to fill in and boxes to check.
Birthdays are exciting for kids! There are presents to open, cake to eat, and lots of people who take the time to make their day special.
After the celebrating is over, a thank you note is a thoughtful way to show appreciation for those birthday gifts.
But writing a whole note can feel overwhelming when children are still learning to write. What should they say? How do they start?
These printable birthday thank you notes give kids a little help getting started.
They can fill in a few blanks, check a box, and sign their name. It is a simple way to help children say thank you in their own handwriting.
And with five free designs to choose from, they can pick a favorite!
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Easy Fill in the Blank Birthday Thank You Notes for Kids
I designed these thank you notes to make writing a thank you easier for kids. The words are already started, so your child can focus on making the note personal.
Each fill in the blank note includes space to write:
- Who the thank you note is for,
- What birthday gift your child received, and
- Your child’s name.
Depending on the design, your child can check a box to describe their gift or choose an emoji to show how they felt when they opened it.
On the sports design, for example, they can choose “so cool,” “lots of fun,” or “really great.” The note finishes with, “Thank you for thinking of me and making my birthday so special!”
It keeps the writing short while still acknowledging both the gift and the person who gave it.
Each set includes three signing options: “From,” “Love,” and “Your Friend.” Choose the version that fits the person your child is thanking. “Love” works well for grandparents and family members, while “Your Friend” is a nice option for birthday party friends.
These fill in the blank thank you notes are especially helpful for younger children who can write a few words but are not ready to write a full letter independently.
If your child needs help, you can write the gift’s name on a separate piece of paper for them to copy. For children who are not writing yet, fill in their answers and let them check a box or add their name as best they can.
A thank you note does not need perfect spelling or handwriting to be special. The thought and effort behind it are what matter.
If your child is ready to write independently, each set also includes a blank note card and a lined version. Older kids can write their own message on the lined card, while the blank version leaves room for a handwritten note or drawing.
That gives you five card options in each design: three fill in the blank versions with different closings, one lined card, and one blank card.
Choose from Five Printable Thank You Note Designs
I created five different designs so children can choose a thank you note they like.
Each design includes the same choices of fill in the blank, lined, and blank cards, with different colors and pictures.
Pink Thank You Notes
The pink design is a cheerful option for children who love all shades of pink.
Blue Thank You Notes
The blue thank you notes have a similar design to the pink version, with a different color choice.
Rainbow Thank You Notes
For children who love rainbows, this design adds a colorful touch to their birthday thank you notes.
Sports Thank You Notes
Have a sports lover in your family? These notes feature a basketball, soccer ball, and football around the thank you message.
Emoji Thank You Notes
The emoji design lets children check a face to finish the sentence, “When I opened it, I felt…” It is a fun way to tell friends and family how they felt about their birthday gift!
Let your child choose one favorite or print a variety. There is no need to use the same design for every person!
How to Use These Printable Birthday Thank You Notes
You only need a few supplies to get started: the free printable, paper or cardstock, scissors, and a pen or pencil.
The notes print two per page, so you can easily print and cut them apart. Each finished note measures 4.5 by 6.25 inches and fits inside an A6 envelope measuring 4.75 by 6.5 inches.
- Download your favorite design. Find the free PDF download links below.
- Choose your card format. Print a fill in the blank version with “From,” “Love,” or “Your Friend,” or choose the lined or blank card.
- Print the pages you need. Cardstock is recommended for sturdier notes, but regular white printer paper works too.
- Cut out the thank you notes.
- Have your child complete the note. Fill in the blanks, check a box, and sign, or write a message on the lined or blank version.
- Deliver the finished notes. Mail them in an A6 envelope or let your child hand them to the people they are thanking.
These are ready-to-print PDF files. You do not need to edit anything on the computer. Simply download, print, and let your child complete the notes by hand!
Save the PDFs so you can print as many copies as you need, for as many children—and as many years—as you like.
Tips for Helping Kids Write Birthday Thank You Notes
A little preparation makes writing thank you notes easier.
Keep a gift list as presents are opened. Write down each gift and who gave it. This is especially helpful after a birthday party when wrapping paper and cards can get separated.
Write a few notes at a time. Younger children may do better with two or three notes in one sitting instead of finishing a whole stack at once.
Talk about the gift before writing. Ask your child what they received and what they like about it. Older children can add an extra sentence about how they plan to use their gift.
Choose the format that fits your child. The fill in the blank notes give beginning writers some help, while the lined and blank versions give independent writers more room to say thank you in their own words.
Let your child do what they can. You can help with spelling or read the choices aloud while still letting them fill in the blanks and check the boxes.
The goal is to help children practice showing appreciation. These notes give them a simple place to start.
Download Your Free Printable Thank You Notes for Kids
All five thank you note designs are free to download below.
Choose your child’s favorite, or save all five so you have them ready for future birthdays.
Each design comes in a five-page PDF with two cards per page. You will receive the three signing options, a lined version, and a blank version – all together in one download. Print only the pages you need!
Download the Pink Thank You Notes set here.
Download the Blue Thank You Notes set here.
Download the Rainbow Thank You Notes set here.
Download the Sports Thank You Notes set here.
Download the Emoji Thank You Notes set here.
These printable thank you notes are for personal use. If you would like to share them, send your friends the link to this post so they can download their own copies.
A few handwritten words can mean so much to someone who helped make your child’s birthday special. I hope these free thank you notes make it easier for your children to say thank you!
