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Lunchbox Love Notes

by Teach Mama
Printed note cards with hearts, flowers and text

Nothing lifts our spirits quite as much as feeling loved. These little lunchbox love notes will give encouragement and put a smile on your child’s (or your spouse’s?) face. Get the free download and pack one in their next lunch.

Printed note cards with flowers, hearts and text that says I love you, happy and good

Your kiddo does Important work at school. Recognizing and praising that work is important to help foster a growth mindset, but also just to let them know you appreciate it and them! They may be having trying day and your little note lets them know you are in their corner thinking about them. What a boost!

If a tiny note at lunch that says, Good job! puts a smile on their face or reminds them of how proud we are, then these little love notes will have done their job!

Lunchbox Love Notes

These are very simple notes, and each has a picture to go along with it. They are easy enough for even an early reader to read. There are several varieties on the same page so they are easy to print on one sheet and cut apart.

Instructions and Supplies

It couldn’t be simpler. Just print these cuties on some white card stock and cut them apart. We’ve used this bright white brand for years and I love how the colors pop! on it. Then I like to jazz them up a little by cutting them apart with deckle edge scissors. I especially like the one that makes them look like the perforations around postage stamps. I have a bucket full of them but these are some of my favorites.

Grab the Free Download

Grab your own set of Lunchbox Love Notes by putting your email in the box below. Magically, the notes will appear in your inbox!

Lunchbox notes with graphics of flowers, hearts and apples with text that says good job and have a happy day

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14 comments

Christy September 8, 2009 - 1:36 am

Very sweet. C still has another week before he starts Kindergarten so I have time to make these. I'm going to be very teary-eyed; I may need a note in my lunch.

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The Activity Mom September 8, 2009 - 1:43 am

So sweet! B isn't in school yet but I can only imagine how hard it will be. I hope these notes help you both through the transition!

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Anne September 8, 2009 - 1:56 am

I just finished writing my daughter a note for her lunchbox. I love these notes though. Very sweet!

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whisperingwhispers September 8, 2009 - 3:17 am

What a sweet mommy you are. I use to do this all the time for my kids even when I homeschooled them. I forgot about it until you reminded me. I have to get started with Selena. Thank you!

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danita September 8, 2009 - 11:54 am

i do this for my girl, too! she saved all of them in the bottom of her lunchbox! i also put in a hershey kiss, too! since she passed her peanut test, she wants a peanut butter cup–not exactly the same sentiment, but at least she's happy!

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Multi-tasking Mommy September 8, 2009 - 11:26 pm

I wrote my daughter a note today for her first day of Junior Kindergarten! Thanks for these, they are good for when I don't have time to write a note myself!

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BananaBlueberry September 9, 2009 - 2:29 pm

OMG- THank YOU !!!!

My little guy started kindergarten yesterday-
I'm putting a note in his lunchbox tomorrow 🙂

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Robyn September 11, 2009 - 2:23 am

thanks for these! plan to use them tomorrow.

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Tara Rison September 11, 2009 - 4:15 am

Adorable! Can't wait to use them!

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