How to write a thank you letter to grandma or grandpa

Have you been thinking about writing a letter to grandma or grandpa to let them know you appreciate them or to tell them thank you for that gift they gave you?

If you’re thinking about writing that letter or note, here are some tips for writing your letter:

• Try to make a handwritten letter, it means a lot to your grandparents to see your handwriting on paper.
• Use white or pastel colored paper. Avoid using neon colors as these colors are hard to read.
• Put your address in the left corner of your letter so that your grandmother or grandfather does not have to look up your address in their address book to reply to you.
• Include the date you wrote the letter, this is very important because it marks the date you wrote them.
• Always open your letter with a nice greeting like ‘Dear Grandma’ or ‘Dear Grandpa’.
• Write your thank you message or thank you note. Is called the body of your letter.
• Include a nice closing to your letter such as: Yours affectionately, Yours affectionately, Love, Hugs and kisses, Love, Your loving grandson, Your loving granddaughter.
• Sign your name at the bottom of your letter.
• Review your letter for typos, additions, or corrections.

Example of a short letter:

Johnny be nice

123 Good Apple Avenue

Oakdale, Minnesota 55123

January 9, 2013

Dear grandmother,

I hope this letter finds you in as good health as the last time I saw you. I’m doing well and thought I’d take this time to say hello and thank you for the books you gave me during our last visit. You always seem to know what kind of books I like.

The weather has been just beautiful here and we are all doing great. I hope grandpa is well, please give him my regards. How are those tomatoes doing in your garden? I remember you were going to plant those tomatoes just before I left for Minnesota, please let me know how they are doing.

Well, I hope you enjoy the rest of your day or night. I have to go to class for now, but I wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you and hope to keep in touch.

your beloved grandson,

Johnny

If you’ve been putting off writing to your grandparents simply because you didn’t know how to write that letter or note, hopefully the tips above will help you write that letter or note to your grandmother or grandfather. Let them know that you appreciate them. It will mean a lot to them.

Nothing fancy, just a simple ‘icarus’ note or letter will go a long way. So go ahead and surprise your grandparents with a gesture of thanks. Your letter or note will surely put a smile on their face and they will remember you.