Say no kindly

Grades K–2 · 10-minute worksheet

Grown-up: read this page aloud. Kids can point, draw, or tell.

1. Read or listen (2 minutes). A friend wants a hug. You want to wave.

2. Try it (5 minutes). Point to what you can say. Practice the wave. Choices: “No hug, thanks. I can wave.” / “I have to hug.”.

3. One more try (3 minutes). Draw another way to say hello.