A first day of school note, to open at break.
For the lunchbox. Open at break. Write the letter, add the photos, and a film if there’s one to send, so they can hear you say it. Pay once and send the link. They open it on their screen, like the real thing.
First day of school envelope: what goes inside
A letter
A short note: you’re proud of them, and you want to hear all about it at pickup.
Dear Lily, You’ll be brilliant. Eat your sandwich. Love, Mum.
A postcard
The photo from the front door this morning, in the too-big uniform.
Day one. The blazer will fit by Year 4.
A film
A quick hello from home, for later.
0:30 · Hello from the kitchen
How it works
Fill the envelope with a letter, postcards and a film — any mix, up to ten pieces, and one price for the whole envelope by what's inside. Pay once, by card. Send the link now, or keep it sealed until the day: no app to install, it opens on any phone, and it's kept for good.
First day of school envelope questions
Can they open it at school?
If they have a phone and the school allows it. Otherwise set it to open after school and read it together.
Is it just for little ones?
It works for any first day: school, secondary, university. The older they get, the more they’ll pretend not to like it.
How much does it cost?
$1.29 for letters and postcards, $5 with a film. One price for the whole envelope, up to ten pieces, paid once by card through Stripe. No subscription.
Do they need an app?
No. One link, opened in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. They tap the seal and the envelope opens.
When should I send it?
Whenever you like. Send the link straight away, or send it now and set the day and time it opens — until then they’ll see the sealed envelope and a countdown.
Can I change it after I’ve paid?
Until they open it, yes. Sign in with the email you paid with and change what’s inside; the link stays the same. You can’t add anything that costs more than you paid, and once they’ve opened it, it stays as it is.
How long does it last?
For good. They can open it as many times as they like. A film is kept for a year after it’s first opened, and they can save their own copy.
More like this
- Letter from Santa — From the North Pole, addressed to them.
- Tooth fairy — A tiny letter for a tiny tooth.
- From a grandparent — A story from before they were born, in their own voice.
Say it properly.
Five minutes to write. One payment. One link they’ll open more than once.