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August 19, 2015 homeschool•kids•motherhood•printable•readerfavorite

PRINTABLE Love & Encouragement Notes

It’s back-to-school time again and I know there’s some kiddos (or adults!!) out there that need some words of affirmation and encouragement.

I think of these words:

“The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.”

“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” Proverbs 16:21 & 24 ESV

I made some simple printable cards you can use to share some sweet, life-giving words wtih your kiddos. This file is formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 paper. To cut in fours, make cuts at the 4.25 and 5.5 inch marks. 

 

You can download the file HERE!  All my printables are free for your personal use! 

 

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  1. Unknown says

    August 20, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Super cute, Mary!! Sharing!!

  2. Melissa N. says

    August 20, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    thank you. Saw on FB – LOVE THESE…using in our homeschool!

  3. Christie says

    August 20, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Thank you!!

  4. MarydeanDraws says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:39 am

    Thanks friend!

  5. MarydeanDraws says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:39 am

    You're welcome! I hope you enjoy them!!

  6. MarydeanDraws says

    August 21, 2015 at 1:39 am

    You're SO welcome!

  7. Shara says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Thanks so much for sharing these! <3

  8. MarydeanDraws says

    August 27, 2015 at 2:12 am

    You're very welcome Shara!!

  9. agravette says

    December 2, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Thank you for these sweet, encouraging notes! I love your art work!

  10. MarydeanDraws says

    May 6, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Ahh, you're welcome!!

  11. Unknown says

    August 18, 2016 at 12:39 am

    Thank you for sharing these! I'm not a mother, but I do teach and coach. I plan to use these to write encouraging notes to my volleyball players as I love on them and share the Gospel with them this season. I know the cheerful drawings will bring smiles to their faces (even high schoolers like cartoon superhero hearts!).

  12. MarydeanDraws says

    August 18, 2016 at 12:41 am

    Michelle, that's awesome! (And by the way, I played volleyball in HS and loved it!). Thanks for letting me know how you're using them. Hope you have a SUPER year!

  13. Lola says

    August 21, 2016 at 12:52 am

    These are so wonderful. Thank you!

  14. MarydeanDraws says

    August 21, 2016 at 12:53 am

    You're welcome Lola! ❤️

  15. kellythompson747@gmail.com says

    December 1, 2017 at 4:21 am

    These are all GEMS!

  16. MarydeanDraws says

    December 1, 2017 at 4:21 am

    Thank you!! 🙂

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