Greeting a Visitor to the Classroom

Welcoming visitors builds confidence in social situations and teaches children the importance of hospitality and making others feel welcome.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Grace & Courtesy
• Level: Ages 4-6

Objectives

• Practice formal greeting etiquette
• Develop confidence with unfamiliar adults
• Learn hosting responsibilities
• Build public speaking skills

Materials

• None required—role-play scenarios

Instructions

1. Role-play: child is classroom host. 2. Stand when visitor enters. 3. Approach with smile. 4. Extend hand for handshake. 5. Say: 'Welcome to our classroom. My name is .' 6. Offer to show visitor the classroom. 7. Walk visitor through areas.

Educator tip

Rotate the 'host' role weekly so all children practice. Prepare children before actual visitors arrive.

Assessment

Child greets visitors confidently with appropriate verbal and physical gestures.

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