Lesson Plan

Nonverbal Greeting Roadmap

Equip parents of K–2 students to identify and practice common nonverbal greetings and farewells, build empathy through mirroring, and develop simple at-home reinforcement activities.

Nonverbal cues like waves, nods, and eye contact are vital for early social communication. Helping parents decode and reinforce these signals strengthens family bonds and boosts children’s confidence.

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Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Silent Hello Demonstration

10 minutes

Step 3

Mirror Me Warm-Up Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Decode Nonverbal Cue Roadmap

10 minutes

Step 5

Family Share Circle Discussion

8 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

2 minutes

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Silent Hellos and Goodbyes

1. The Wave

2. The Nod

3. Thumbs-Up

4. The Bow

Decode Nonverbal Cues

Discussion Prompts

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Activity

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Discussion

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How Does Your Child ‘Say’ Hello Without Words?

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Kat Lancaster

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