Level 1 • Lesson 25 — Writing a greeting card

Objective

I can write a short greeting card with a greeting line, a clear message, and a closing.

Materials

Short, sharpened pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper or a small folded card
Tracing Pad (below)
Crayons or colored pencils
Optional: stickers or simple decorations

Mini-lesson — Parts of a greeting card

A greeting card is a kind message you write for someone special.

Most greeting cards have three main parts:

Greeting line: This goes at the top. It often starts with Dear and a name.
Example: Dear Mom,
Message: One or two short sentences that tell why you are writing.
Example: Thank you for helping me.
Closing: A kind word and your name.
Example: Love, Sam

Use greeting cards for many reasons: to say happy birthday, thank you, get well, or simply hello.

When you write a greeting card, remember:

Start names and sentences with capital letters.
Leave spaces between your words.
End sentences with a period or exclamation mark.

Keep your message short, kind, and clear so the reader feels happy when they open the card.

Picture strip: "A simple greeting card"

Guided Practice — Plan one greeting card

Use the Tracing Pad to warm up with card words. Then write your own greeting card on paper.

Choose a person: Who will get your card? (For example: Mom, Dad, Grandma, a friend, or a helper.)
Trace card words: On the Tracing Pad, choose words like Dear, happy, thank, or love and trace them slowly.
Say your message: Use your voice to say one or two short sentences you want to write in the card.
Write on paper: Fold your paper in half like a card. Inside, write:
- a greeting line (Dear + name)
- one or two short sentences for your message
- a closing and your name
Add a picture: Draw a small picture that matches your card (a heart, balloon, flower, or smile).
Check your work: Do your sentences start with a capital letter, have spaces, and end with a period or !?

The Tracing Pad is only for warm-up. Your finished greeting card must be written on your paper.

Tracing Pad

Lines Trace

Pen

Drag & Drop — Put the card lines in order

Each set shows three lines from a greeting card: a greeting, a message, and a closing. Drag the lines into the best order for a card.

On the device:
For each card, drag the three lines into the boxes so they are in card order: greeting at the top, message in the middle, closing at the bottom.

On paper:
Choose three finished lines you like best and copy them on your ruled paper in your neatest handwriting.

Dear Mom, Happy birthday to you. Love, Mia

From your student, Max Thank you for helping our class. Dear Teacher,

Love, Sara Get well soon. I hope you feel better. Dear Grandpa,

From, Leo Thank you for teaching me this year. Dear Coach,

From, Sam I am happy to be your friend. Dear friend,

Quick Check — Writing a greeting card

Answer each question about greeting cards. This is a gentle 10-question check.

What should you write at the top of a greeting card?

A big closing with your name A greeting line like "Dear Mom," A long story about your whole week

What does the message part of the card tell?

What you had for lunch Every rule in your classroom Why you are writing and what you want to say

Which is a closing you can use in a card?

Love, Sam Dear Grandma, Happy birthday!

Which word should have a capital letter?

happy mom and

What makes your card message easy to read?

No spaces and no periods All capital letters with no stops Capitals, spaces, and periods or exclamation marks

How long should a greeting card message be in this lesson?

One or two short sentences Ten long sentences No words, only pictures

When might you write a "Get well soon" card?

When someone wins a game When someone is sick or hurt When you want to ask a math question

What should you write in a "Thank you" card?

All the toys you want A list of your favorite foods What you are thankful for and why

What should you do after you finish writing your card?

Read it and check for capitals, spaces, and punctuation Throw it away and start again Close it without looking at it

What is a good goal for this lesson?

Write a card about random words Write a short, kind card for someone special Only draw and never write any words

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Chooses an appropriate person and reason for the card Writes a clear greeting line with "Dear" and a name Writes one or two short sentences for the card message Uses a simple closing and name at the end of the card Uses capitals, spaces, and punctuation correctly in most parts

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a kind greeting card by myself. 🙂 I can write a card, but I want more practice. 😅 Writing a greeting card still feels a bit tricky.

Next time I will…

Plan my greeting, message, and closing before I write Check capitals, spaces, and punctuation in my card Add a small picture that matches my card message

Lesson 25: Writing a greeting card