A printable Nice List certificate with your child’s name

How to write it

Give a reason, not just a name

"For kindness to a new classmate" means more than "for being good."

Date it

It becomes a record of that year.

Pair it with a letter

The certificate is the proof; the letter is the story behind it.

Skip the warnings

A Nice List certificate should never hint at the other list.

An example

This certifies that Mia is on the Nice List this year, for reading to her little brother every night and for getting back on the bike.

Another way to say it

This certifies that Leo is on the Nice List this year, for helping set the table without being asked and for being brave at the dentist.

These are examples we wrote to show the tone. They are not customers’ letters.

Questions parents ask

What should a Nice List certificate say?

The child's first name, the year or date, and one or two real reasons. Specific reasons make it believable.

Can I print a Nice List certificate at home?

Yes. Ordinary paper is fine, and heavier paper or card feels more official. Turn on "background graphics" when printing so the border and seal appear.

Want one written for your child?

Tell us a first name and a few true things about their year. A letter from Santa Claus with a matching certificate is ready to print in a minute or two. From $3.99, nothing to mail.

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