Need to write to Santa but don’t know where to start? Check out these Letter to Santa Printables – easy templates to get started on that letter!

Remember those letter-writing exercises we had in school? I, for one, disliked them so much I always left them to the last minute. You can’t blame me; they were often boring letters to school principals, the Mayor or a future boss. Now if only they made us write letters to Santa!

Writing to Santa is a really fun activity for kids to do this time of the year, and they’re not likely to refuse considering how important the recipient is! Here are a few simple tips to help you make the most of this exercise.

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Tips for Writing a Letter to Santa

Help kids to create a rough draft of a wishlist first, and then let them think about what they really want so they can eliminate a few things
Ask them to think about all the good things they’ve done this year, so they can convince Santa they’ve been nice
Encourage them to ask Santa about how he’s been too
Tell them that they can also ask Santa for a gift for someone else, especially a less-fortunate child
Help them decorate the letter with doodles or stickers

If you’re wondering where to get started, we’ve got you! Here are some lovely letter to Santa printables with options ranging from easy to challenging, so you can take your pick!

10 Lovely Letter to Santa Printables

1. Free Printable Letter to Santa with Envelope

Here’s the most basic template for a letter to Santa – perfect for a beginner! It also comes with a matching envelope, so you are all set with this single printable!

2. Santa Shape Printable Letter Template

We think that one way to make Santa pleased is by sending him a letter that’s in his shape! This printable from The Classroom Creative will make kids excited about both coloring and writing in the letter.

3. 3D Letter to Santa Printable

How about sending Santa a letter that has an extra dimension? We’re talking about a fun printable from 10 Minutes of Quality Time that features Santa holding a little envelope into which you can insert a tiny letter!

4. Printable Letter to Santa Postcard

Yes, you can use these letter to Santa printables, but we’ve found that postcards work just as well! Childhood 101 has a cute little printable set that includes pretty postcards and some adorable stamps too!

5. Santa Suit Printable Letter Template

Lovely Planner has a festive-looking printable template that is easy enough for young kids to use. Most of the content is already printed, and kids just need to fill in the blanks.

6. Simple Printable Letters To Santa Template

We haven’t seen a better use of Santa’s white beard than the one featured on Spaceships and Laser Beams! It’s a simple template, and kids won’t have to think twice before checking the ‘Nice’ box!

7. Letter to Santa Printable Package

We promised you letter to Santa printables, but this one from Aimee Genoux is a full package! The kit includes a letter template, Nice List certificate, envelope as well as cute door hangers!

8. Letter to Santa Coloring Page

If you have kids who are sick of homework and are groaning at the thought of more writing, they may enjoy this coloring page from Me and My Inklings – which also includes a letter template!

9. Free Printable Santa Envelopes

So you’ve written your letter to Santa, now it’s time to send it. You obviously don’t want a plain envelope, it has to be something cute. That’s exactly what you’ll get when you download the printable pack from Cassie Smallwood.

10. DIY Letter to Santa Felt Envelope

If you’d like to go a little fancy and really knock Santa’s socks off, you may want to try these felt envelopes from Giggles Galore! They’re gorgeous and you can also try using them for people other than Santa!

Consider the age of your child when choosing from this list of letter to Santa printables. Letters that need only a few words or coloring sheets are great for the younger lot, while older kids can go with the more crafty options. Don’t forget to include Santa’s address on the envelope:

Santa
123 Elf Road
North Pole, 88888

Now let’s hurry and send those letters – Santa’s waiting!