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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
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

Slide Deck
Silent Hellos and Goodbyes
1. The Wave
2. The Nod
3. Thumbs-Up
4. The Bow
Decode Nonverbal Cues
Discussion Prompts

Activity

