How to Report Children's Behavior to Santa Claus Throughout the Year

As the song tells us, Santa Claus knows if you've been naughty and he knows if you've been nice. What the song fails to mention is how Santa gets his inside information. Part of Santa Claus's vast knowledge comes from childrens' parents, who can keep him updated throughout the year with information about their kids' behavior. Parents do not need to hide their positions as North Pole informants from their kids and can involve them in the process. Knowing their actions are being directly reported to Santa Claus may inspire kids to behave better.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pen
  • Christmas stickers (optional)
  • Envelope
  • Stamps

Instructions

    • 1

      Create a chart where you can record behavior on a daily or weekly basis. For example, you could have a weekly chart where you record a behavior grade the child received each day. Children who were really well behaved could receive an A grade, and if they only behaved in an average way they could receive a C grade. You could relate the grade more to Christmas, with a Santa Claus sticker representing good behavior, a candy cane sticker representing OK behavior and a Grinch sticker representing bad behavior.

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      Explain the chart and grading system to your child in a way that will encourage him to behave well. He should not be scared of Santa, but merely wish to impress him with good behavior. Explain to your child that the chart will be mailed to the North Pole at the end of each week.

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      Insert the chart into an envelope at the end of each week and address it to Santa Claus at the North Pole. Show the letter to your child and have him place it in the mail box. This will remind him that Santa is continually being updated with reports of his behavior and get him excited about Christmas at the same time. Have your child include a note for Santa in the letter if he wants to.

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