Grandparents Day Messages and Handwritten Notes
Grandparents give stories, wisdom, patience and an endless supply of treats. A handwritten note — perhaps written together with a child — is a gift they will keep for years.
Choose a template from a grandchild, for one grandparent, or from a parent, and download a note to post or bring on your next visit.
Click the page to edit the message. Replace the [bracketed] words with your own.
Message ideas
Click in the note where you want the text, then pick a message to insert it.
Page style
The first 3 styles suit this occasion.
Downloads use this exact size (127 × 177.8 mm).
Handwriting
Use my own handwriting
- and print it.
- Write the sample lines with a dark pen.
- Take a flat, well-lit photo and upload it.
Joined-up cursive? Use the grid template instead.
Your photo is processed on your device and never uploaded.
Includes your text, page style and elements at the selected size.
Print as a folded card
A 2-page PDF: a cover on the front and your note inside. Print double-sided (flip on short edge), then fold in half.
No double-sided printer? Print page 1, put the sheet back in face down with the same top edge, then print page 2.
One note per person (batch)
Write [Name] in your note where the name goes, then list the names below — one per line (up to 50).
Your note has no [Name] yet — add it where each name should appear.
How to write a grandparents day note
- Mention a favourite memory or tradition you share.
- Thank them for something they taught you.
- Use a large, clear font so it is easy to read.
- Let young children add their own words or a drawing after printing.
- Classic ivory and Kraft paper styles feel warm and timeless.
Grandparents Day messages
For Grandma
“Happy Grandparents Day, Grandma! Your hugs fix everything and your cooking fixes the rest.”
For Grandpa
“Happy Grandparents Day, Grandpa! Thank you for the stories, the walks and teaching me to fish.”
From a young child
“I love you to the moon and back! Thank you for playing with me. Happy Grandparents Day!”
From far away
“We miss you so much! Sending big hugs across the miles. Happy Grandparents Day.”
For great-grandparents
“Happy Grandparents Day to the head of our big, happy family. We love you.”
From an adult grandchild
“Thank you for shaping who I am. Your wisdom still guides me every day.”
From parents (for childcare help)
“Thank you for all the love and time you give the children. We could not do it without you.”
Short
“Best grandparents in the world. Happy Grandparents Day!”
Short grandparents day messages
- Happy Grandparents Day!
- We love you more than cookies.
- Thank you for all your love.
- Best grandparents ever.
- Our family started with you.
Copy any of these onto the note above, then make it personal with a name or a shared memory.
Grandparents Day note templates
Each of these is available as a template in the editor above — pick it from the Message template menu and edit it on the page.
Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Happy Grandparents Day! Thank you for the stories, the hugs and the cookies. Some of my happiest memories are with you. With love, [Your Name]
Dear [Grandma / Grandpa], Thank you for always having time for me, and for teaching me [something they taught you]. I love you so much. Your grandchild, [Your Name]
Dear [Name], Thank you for all the love you give our children. Watching them with you is one of our greatest joys. With gratitude, [Your Name]
When is Grandparents Day?
In the United States, National Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day in September. Other countries celebrate on different dates, so check your local calendar.
How to make your note
- Pick a message template, then click the page and replace the [bracketed] words.
- Format any words with bold, underline, size, colour or alignment using the bar above the page.
- Choose a page style, page size and handwriting font in the Style tab.
- Open Add elements to place decorations — drag to move, drag the corner to resize, × to delete.
- Download your note as a PDF, image or Word file.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write in a Grandparents Day card?
Thank them for their love, stories and time, and mention a favourite memory together.
When is Grandparents Day?
In the US it is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Dates vary in other countries.
Can my child write the note?
Yes. Type their words on the page, or print the note and let them add a drawing.
How do I make the text easy to read for grandparents?
Increase the text size in the Style tab and choose a clear, neat handwriting font.
Which elements suit the note?
Hearts, daisies, a coffee cup, a house or a pie.
Can I print it as a large card?
Yes. Choose A5 or A4 in the page size menu.
What do kids write in a Grandparents Day card?
Simple, heartfelt lines work best: "I love you to the moon and back! Thank you for playing with me." Let children add a drawing after printing.
What do I write to grandparents who live far away?
Tell them you miss them and send hugs across the miles, and mention when you will next see them.
What do parents write to grandparents?
Thank them for the love and time they give the children: "We could not do it without you."
More handwritten notes
Each occasion has its own message templates, page styles and decorations.