Fun and Encouraging Lunch Box Notes

The new school year is back and it is in full swing! I hope that your child is having a great start. I decided to add encouraging lunch box notes to my son’s lunch… at least for the first couple weeks! He isn’t having a hard time with the separation of not being with me or anything but I thought he might enjoy just knowing that I was thinking about him while he was at school. If your child is having a little bit of a difficult time adjusting to the new school year (whether it be him/her being at a new school or in a class with new kids), these little notes might be just the thing to brighten his/her day! I designed these free printable lunch box notes and you are more than welcome to download them and print them out to use!

Lunch box notes are small, thoughtful messages or drawings that parents or caregivers place in their child’s lunchbox. These notes serve multiple purposes and can have various benefits, including:

1. Emotional Connection: They provide a way to connect with your child during the school day, reminding them that you are thinking about them even when you are not together.
2. Encouragement and Support: Notes can offer words of encouragement, boosting your child’s confidence and morale, especially if they have a test or a challenging day ahead.
3. Positive Reinforcement: They can reinforce good behavior and achievements, recognizing your child’s efforts and accomplishments.
4. Learning Opportunities: You can include fun facts, riddles, or educational content to make learning enjoyable and engaging.
5. Creativity and Fun: Adding jokes, drawings, or creative messages can make lunchtime fun and something your child looks forward to.
6. Social Connection: Kids often enjoy sharing their notes with friends, which can foster social interaction and bonding.

Free Printable Lunch Box Notes For Kids

Here are a few free printables I designed that you can use as lunch box notes. They are perfect to go with your child’s healthy lunchbox meals and make them smile. Just right click on the note and save to your computer! Once saved, you can print however many that you would like! Or drag the image to your desktop. When you have clicked on it then, then click on file and choose print. Or if you prefer, you can use this lunch box notes pdf. You kids will love these cute notes for lunch boxes.

I thought the cat and bear were very friendly and happy looking! Your child will love the clever little phrases too. Your sweet lunch box notes just might make their day.

I always remind my children to smile at others and be kind. I thought an extra little encouraging reminder during the middle of the day wouldn’t hurt either!

How To Make Your Own Lunch Box Encouragement Notes

If you’d like to create your own free printable lunch box notes, it’s simple! There are a few different websites that you can go to. I used picmonkey to create the ones above and I find that it’s very user friendly. Once you are signed up and logged in, select DESIGN at the top of the page. This will bring you to a white box (this is your background). Simply select a clip art that they provide or upload one that you have saved to your computer. Add some text (provided on the left hand side in picmonkey) and ta-da! You have a lunch box note for your child! Add their favorite animal or picture of a toy that they like…I bet they will have a huge smile on their face when they see it!

You can even choose to handwrite your lunch box encouragement notes! Your child will love receiving your hand-written heartwarming lunch box notes. Words of encouragement in the form of lunchbox notes will make your kids feel cherished. From personal anecdotes to inspirational quotes, these tips and tricks will help you create notes that bring joy to your child’s day.

Here are a few ideas to try in your child’s lunch box:

• You rock!
• Thinking of you and wishing you a great day.
• I love you!
• You make me smile!
• Good luck with your presentation/test today! You’ve got this!
• Keep on trying!
• I am proud of you!
• I know you are working hard. Good job!
• You are amazing!
• Believe in yourself!
• Your kindness makes the world a better place.
• Keep smiling, it looks great on you!
• Remember, you are loved and appreciated.
• You make me proud every day.
• You are my sunshine.

These little encouragement notes can help set your child at ease. It is a great way to let them know you care. If they don’t need encouragement, you can focus on a cute little note to add joy or a silly joke to make them laugh.

Or They May Enjoy Encouragement Inspirational Lunch Box Notes

Creating encouraging and inspirational lunch box notes can be a wonderful way to uplift and motivate someone during their day. Here are some inspiring quote ideas:

1. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
2. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
3. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne
4. “Do what you can with all you have, wherever you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
5. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

Conclusion

Looking for a fun way to brighten up your kid’s lunch bag? Simple lunch box notes can have a big impact on your child’s confidence and self-esteem. These small gestures of love and encouragement can help your child feel supported and empowered throughout the day. From funny jokes to sweet messages, these creative notes are sure to make lunchtime extra special for your little ones. These exciting lunch box note ideas are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.

These free printable lunch box notes will brighten up your child’s day with reminders of your love as well as to be kind. Lunch box notes can be tailored to fit the recipient’s personality and current events in their life, adding a personal touch that makes the message even more special. Do you ever include notes in your child’s lunch? Give these free printable lunch box notes a try soon and let us know what you think! Or feel free to share your ideas for inspirational notes on social media @familyfocusblog!

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