A Special Letter to Mom
Dear Mom,
I wanted to write you a special letter today to tell you how much I love you. Sometimes I don't say it enough, but you are truly the best mom in the whole wide world! Every day, you do so many wonderful things for our family, and I notice them all.
I especially love when we bake cookies together. Remember last Saturday when we made those chocolate chip cookies? They were delicious, and it was so much fun stirring the batter and adding all the chips. You always let me lick the spoon, which is my favorite part! Those moments make me feel so happy and loved.
Thank you for always being there for me, Mom. When I'm sad, you know just how to cheer me up with a hug or a silly joke. When I need help with my homework, you are so patient, even when I don't understand it right away. You teach me new things every day, and you always encourage me to try my best.
- Appreciate:
- To understand and be thankful for something or someone.
- Patient:
- Able to wait calmly or to deal with problems without getting annoyed.
- Cozy:
- Comfortable, warm, and inviting.
- Cherish:
- To hold something dear or to keep a memory in your mind with love.
- Encourage:
- To give someone support, confidence, or hope.
- deserve:
- To be worthy of receiving something or to have earned it.
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About this letter / email passage for Upper Elementary
“A Special Letter to Mom” is a letter / email reading passage about Mother-Daughter Love, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (279 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.