Encouraging Lunchbox Notes

A short note in a lunchbox can turn a hard day around. These are warm without being cheesy, so they work for little kids and teens.

24 notes · 8 per page3.75 × 2.5 inUS Letter PDF

Tap a note to reveal the second line. In the PDF, answers print upside down so nobody peeks.

All 24 notes

Note 1You've got this.Proud of you, always.

Note 2Today is a fresh start.Be brave, be kind.

Note 3You don't have to be perfect.Just be you.

Note 4Test today? Breathe.You know more than you think.

Note 5Somebody at home is thinking about you.Right now.

Note 6Be the friend you'd want to have.

Note 7Mistakes mean you're learning.Keep going.

Note 8Sit with someone new today.You might make a friend.

Note 9I believe in you.Even on hard days.

Note 10Ask one question in class today.Curious is cool.

Note 11You make our family better.

Note 12Hard day? It's only one day.Hugs waiting at home.

Note 13Drink your water!Your brain will thank you.

Note 14Notice one good thing today.Tell me about it later.

Note 15You are loved.No matter what.

Note 16Try your best, then let it go.

Note 17Smile at someone.It's contagious.

Note 18Slow is still forward.

Note 19You're braver than you feel.

Note 20Be kind to yourself today too.

Note 21Can't wait to hear about your day.

Note 22Today, choose kind.

Note 23You've done hard things before.You can do this one.

Note 24Just a note to say:I'm so glad you're mine.

How do I print lunchbox notes?

Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size). Each page has eight notes. Cut along the dashed lines.

Can teachers use these in class?

Yes. They're free for classroom and church use, and work as morning-message or desk notes too.

Are these jokes kid-friendly?

Yes. Every note is clean and written for school-age kids.