Hey Friends!

The sunshine is peeking in, the school year’s winding down, and my dog is tracking garden dirt through the house like it’s his full-time job.

Spring is definitely here—and with it, all those little reminders to pause and say thank you to the people who show up for us.

Before I became the artist and stationery-maker behind Frances Simone Design, I taught middle school English and worked in special education. And this time of year? Whew. It was joyful, chaotic, and often exhausting.

What meant the most wasn’t the big, elaborate gifts—it was the handwritten notes, the tiny pieces of art, and the moments when a student simply said, “Thanks for listening.” I kept a little envelope at my desk labeled “Smile File” to help me get through those long, end-of-year days.

That’s part of why I created this kit.

Free Printable Thank-You Card + Writing Activity​
From the Little Letters – Teacher Appreciation Kit, this freebie includes a fill-in-the-blank note and coloring card that helps kids say thanks in their own words.

New on the Blog:​
​“Meaningful End-of-Year Teacher Gifts (That Aren’t Mugs)”​
It’s full of thoughtful, personal ideas that go beyond the usual.
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Want to make your child’s note extra special?​
I offer personalized flat notecards that are printed and shipped with care by me.
They’re simple, sweet, and ready to gift.

Last month, we celebrated National Card & Letter Writing Month together!
I challenged myself to write a card or letter each day following the chart I shared. As I am wont to do, I bit off more than I could chew. However, I did send 10 birthday cards and completed 15 of the 30 challenge prompts. All in all I touched about 25 lives through this challenge and that's a win in my book!

I’d love to know—did you send any special notes or letters? Hit reply and tell me! I always love hearing your stories.

Thanks, as always, for being here. Whether you're printing one little note or planning the sweetest end-of-year teacher gift, I’m cheering you on from my messy, paper-filled desk.

Happy Writing,
Fran 💛
​Frances Simone Design

P.S. I’ve been refreshing my Spoonflower shop for spring (fabric friends, stay tuned 🌼), and a few new things are quietly blooming behind the scenes. I’ll share more next time!

Please visit my website: www.francessimonedesign.com​

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