Choice Greeting Routine
An Instagram video showing a choice greeting routine in action during morning meeting.
Choice Greeting Routine
Watch this video of a choice greeting routine during morning meeting. Offering students a choice of greeting — handshake, high five, fist bump, wave, or hug — removes barriers by letting every child enter the community circle in a way that feels comfortable.
Why Choice Greetings Work
- They honor sensory preferences and personal boundaries
- They give students agency from the very first moment of group time
- They build a culture where differences are expected and welcomed
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