Skill: Introducing Yourself | Learning Goal: Healthy Relationships

Grades: PreK | Activity Type: Lesson | Purpose: 🟢 Core + 🟠 Intervention

Be Good People Curriculum © St. Croix River Education District

Nice to Meet You

Today, we'll learn about how to tell someone who you are when you meet them for the first time.

What do you think will happen next?

Remembering what his teacher taught him about being friendly, Julian walked over with a smile and said, "Hi! My name is Julian. What's yours?" The new student smiled back and said, "I'm Sarah." Julian and Sarah became friends, all because Julian introduced himself in a friendly way.

One sunny morning, Julian walked into his classroom to find a new student sitting alone.

When you meet someone and you decide to tell them who you are, it's important to make sure they’re ready to listen.

Looking at the person’s face shows them that you're paying attention to them and that you’d like to talk to them.

Once the person looks back at you, it’s a clue that they’re ready to talk with you.

Step 1: Look at the person.

Say "Hi" or "Hello" to greet the person.

Then, say "My name is..." and tell them your name.

For example, you could say, "Hi, my name is Emily." This lets the person know who you are.

Step 2: Use words like "Hi, my name is..."

My name is…

If you're meeting someone who isn’t part of your family or if you’re far away from them, you might wave your hand. 👋

If the person is part of your family, like an aunt, you might give them a high five 🫸 🫷 or a hug. 🤗

It's polite to ask first before giving a hug.

Step 3: Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.

1. Look at the person.
2. Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
3. Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.

Chloe sees a new student, Thomas, joining the class. She walks up to him with a smile on her face.

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My name is…

Mason sees a visitor entering the classroom during free time. The visitor is Mr. Peterson, and he is taking a school tour.

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• Look at the person.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.

My name is…

Samira meets a new teacher's assistant who will be helping out in the classroom.

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• Look at the person.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.

My name is…

Lamonte's mom arranges a playdate at the park with a classmate, Nathan.

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• Look at the person.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.

My name is…

Destiny sees a new family moving in next door and decides to welcome them to the neighborhood.

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• Look at the person.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.

My name is…