Hello

Materials:  

Today we are going to begin to learn how to talk to others, whether it is a new person who comes into our room, or how to talk to our friends if they are busy or playing with someone else. Sometimes it is hard to know how to do this so it is important to practice. Today we are going to talk about what to say if someone new comes into our room. Who can tell me what we are going to learn today? (Have children repeat.) Good listeners!

Objective/Purpose:

Child will learn how to approach a new person.

Procedure:

1. Why should we be nice to new people we meet? (Children typically give answers such as 'It shows them that we like them.' 'We can make new friends.' 'It is polite.' 'People will like us better.') Accept all answers.

2. If someone comes into our room, do we say 'Hi, dodo?" (No!) Why? (That would be rude, etc.) Do we pretend that we do not hear them and look away? (No!) Why? Etc.

3. Okay. Let's practice talking to a new person. I need a volunteer. Have a child come up to the front.

4. You can be the new person coming into our room and I will talk to you. The first thing I need to do is to look at you directly in your eyes to let you know that I know you are there and am interested. Let's practice that. Everyone choose a partner and look at the partner with face and eyes that show you are listening and interested. Good!

5. Next, we should introduce ourselves, something like this. "Hi, my name is _______." Okay, everyone try this with your partner. Remember to use good eye contact.

6. The next thing we can do is ask the person if we can help them with anything. Let's practice doing that.

 Practice & Extended Activities:

Because it is important for children to discern being polite with people who come into the classroom and avoiding a stranger who approaches them on the street, another lesson should focus on discerning between these two.