Activity: Writing a Letter to Santa

Materials Needed:

  • Paper or stationery

  • Pencil or pen

  • Coloring supplies (crayons, markers, colored pencils)

  • Scissors

  • Glue or tape

  • Optional: Stickers, glitter, or any other decorative materials you like

Step 1: Creating Your Own Envelope

1. Take a blank sheet of paper or stationery that is larger than your letter size.
2. Place your letter diagonally on the paper, leaving a few inches of space on each side.
3. Fold the bottom corner of the paper up to meet the top corner.
4. Fold the side corners inward towards the center, overlapping each other.
5. Fold the top corner down to close the envelope.
6. Secure the side flaps using glue or tape to keep the envelope closed.

Step 2: Decorating the Envelope

1. Use your coloring supplies to decorate the front of the envelope.
2. Draw or write "To Santa Claus, North Pole" in a creative and festive way.
3. Add any additional embellishments you like, such as stickers or glitter, to make your envelope stand out.

Step 3: Writing the Letter

1. Begin the letter by starting with "Dear Santa," or any other greeting you prefer.
2. Introduce yourself and include your name and age.
3. Express gratitude to Santa for the previous presents you've received.
4. Describe briefly how you've been good this year.
5. List a few specific items you would love to receive for the holidays.
6. Feel free to share a special wish or a heartwarming message if desired.
7. End the letter with a sign-off, such as "Love," "From," or "Sincerely."
8. Optionally, include a P.S. section to add any extra requests or thoughts.

Santa's North Pole Address:

Santa Claus
123 Reindeer Lane
North Pole, Arctic Circle

Letter Template:

```
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[date]
Dear Santa,
My name is [Your Name] and I am [Your Age] years old. I hope you and your reindeer are doing well.
I wanted to start my letter by saying thank you for all the wonderful presents you have given me in previous years. I am truly grateful for your kindness and thoughtfulness.
This year, I promise I have been good. I've helped my parents with chores, been kind to my friends and family, and tried my best in school. I hope you've noticed my efforts.
For this Christmas, there are a few presents that I would absolutely love to receive. They are:
1. [First item]
2. [Second item]
3. [Third item]
I understand if you cannot bring everything on my list, but I wanted to let you know what I'm really hoping for. If there's anything you think I would enjoy that's not on my list, I trust your judgment completely.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. You bring joy to so many people around the world, and I am grateful for your generosity.
Love,
[Your Name]
P.S. [Any additional requests or messages]
```
Enjoy writing your letter, and remember to put it in your decorated envelope. You can then send it to Santa Claus at the North Pole!