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Free Printable Lunchbox Notes and Lunch Box Jokes

These are small cut-out notes to tuck in your child’s lunchbox, with your own words, their name and your sign-off on each one.

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16 cards of 48. One per line. Type {name} for your child’s name. Blank cards fill the rest of the page.

Type {name} to print your child’s name. With no name, it prints a line to sign by hand.

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Lunchbox notes

You’ve got this.

I’m so proud of you.

You make my heart happy.

I love you more than all the stars.

Have a great day.

You are kind, brave and loved.

Thinking of you right now.

I can’t wait to hear about your day.

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Lunchbox notes

You are one of a kind.

I believe in you.

You make every day brighter.

Big hug from me to you.

Today is going to be a good day.

Try something new today.

You are loved, always.

See you soon. Love you lots.

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How to use it

  1. Pick a set of notes, then change any line. Each line is one card.

  2. Type your child’s name if you like, and how you want to sign each note.

  3. Print, cut along the dashed lines and keep the stack by the lunchboxes.

  4. Tuck one in each morning. Use the blank cards to write your own.

Questions parents ask

What if my child can’t read yet?

Read the note together at pickup, or choose short notes and draw a little picture on the back. Early readers often love sounding out a note that’s just for them.

How many notes are on a page?

Eight. You can have up to 48 notes, and blank cards fill the rest of the last page so you can write your own.

Can I sign them from someone else?

Yes. Change the sign-off to “Love, Dad,” “Love, Grandma” or anything you like, or leave it empty.

Is my child’s name saved anywhere?

No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.

Is it really free?

Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.

Read it with a story

This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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