World Hello Day / Say Hello to Ten
Say Hello to Ten
Children take on the World Hello Day challenge of greeting ten different people, recording each one on a card and noticing how a simple hello feels.
How to run it
- Explain that World Hello Day began in 1973 to encourage peace by greeting at least ten people.
- Give each child a card with ten boxes.
- Children greet ten different people during the session, such as peers, educators or families at pick-up.
- They tick a box and draw or write who they greeted in each.
- Gather to share how it felt to greet someone new.
You will need
- printed ten-box cards
- pencils
Make it easier or harderYounger children can aim for five hellos with stickers; older children can greet in a different language each time.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children practise friendly communication and build connections across their community.
Fits these theme days
More like this
ANZAC Day · Remembrance Day · Mindfulness Day +1
Minute of Quiet Reflection
Children take part in a respectful minute of silence and a gentle conversation about why people remember those who served.
Around the World Day · Harmony Day · Culture Celebration Day +2Hello in Many Languages
Children learn to say hello in the languages spoken by families at the service, creating a welcome chart that celebrates everyone.
Before School Calm Start · Wellbeing Wednesday · R U OK Day +2Breakfast Check-In Table
A shared breakfast table where children eat together and chat about the day ahead, starting the morning calmly and connected.
Before School Calm Start · Budding Artists · Art Attack Day +1Daily Drawing Prompt
A fresh drawing prompt on the whiteboard each day gives early arrivals a calm, creative way to settle in.