Friendly Hellos

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they practice communication skills, social awareness, respectful language, scenario-based reasoning, and positive relationship building through familiar greeting situations. Learners read everyday scenarios and choose the most appropriate greeting or introduction, helping them understand how polite word choice and tone set the stage for positive interactions.

Learning Goals

• Communication & Relationship Skills (Grades 2-4): Practice selecting friendly, polite greetings in common social situations
• Social Awareness & Context: Recognize how setting, relationship, and timing influence appropriate responses
• Scenario-Based Reasoning (ELA Connection): Analyze short situations and determine the best social choice
• Positive Social Interaction: Identify and avoid rude, dismissive, or unwelcoming greetings

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators with elementary social-emotional learning needs in mind
• Flexible Instruction: Works well for SEL lessons, morning meetings, small groups, counseling sessions, or independent practice
• Student-Friendly Format: Clear scenarios and response choices support a wide range of learners
• Discussion-Ready: Encourages conversation about why certain greetings create better outcomes

This Friendly Hellos worksheet helps students build confidence with everyday communication, polite language, social cues, and relationship skills. By practicing how to greet teachers, peers, neighbors, and new people appropriately, learners strengthen social awareness and decision-making. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource supports positive social interactions and helps students understand how greetings influence tone, connection, and respect.

This worksheet is part of our Greetings and Introductions Worksheets collection.