Hi, Hello, and How Are You?

Fingerplays & Songs

Sung to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” greeting one friend at a time.

This song helps children learn…

Greeting words

Hi and hello, practiced over and over.

Answering a question

Someone asks, and it is their turn to reply.

Names of friends

Hearing their own name sung by the group.

Belonging

Every child is noticed at the start of the day.

Sing It

Everyone together

Hi, hello, and how are you?
How are you? How are you?
Hi, hello, and how are you?
How are you today?

wave to the whole circle on each hello

One friend at a time

Hi, hello, and how are you?
How are you? How are you?
Hi, hello, and how are you?
How are you, Amara?

Amaraswap in a child’s name each time through

Go around the circle so every child gets a verse, then let them sing one back to you.

Happy

Sad

Mad

Scared

Excited

Tired

Try This

Sing it at the door as children arrive, one name at a time, so the song becomes the hello for the day.

Watch For

Children who wave or answer back, who sing a friend’s name, or who show how they feel with their hands.

No materials needed · 3–5 minutes · Arrival, morning meeting, or circle time

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