Materials
Pictures or comic strips
Small paper bags
Instructions
1. It is important for children to learn good manners and poise when greeting
adults. Recognize this need and give the children regular practice to develop
their confidence.
2. Ask the children to stand in a circle around the edge of a rug.
3. Move around the circle. Look one child in the eye, smile, extend your right
hand, and say, "Good morning, John."
4. The child grasps your hand with his right hand and replies, "Good morning,
Mrs. Shannon." If possible, demonstrate the greeting with an aide before you
begin so the children understand their roles.
5. When the greeting is over, the child sits down. Move to the next child and
repeat the greeting.
Note: This will move quickly if two adults participate. The children will become
more at ease in social situations when they know the proper way to shake hands
and greet one another. Occasionally ask the children to take the adult roles.
More to do
Discuss greeting customs in other cultures. Learn to say, "Good morning" in other
languages.
