Encourage kids to use the below conversation starters. If you want, you can also practice with finger puppets: cut off the tips of a rubber glove and draw faces on the fingertips with markers. Then, role-play:

  • My name is _________. What’s yours?
  • Hi, I’m new here. Will you show me around?
  • How are you feeling today?
  • Here are some things I like to do. How about you?
  • That game looks like fun. Can I play?
  • Here’s one thing that makes me a good friend: ___________.
  • I can teach you to ____________.
  • You’re really good at _______________. Can you show me?
  • Do you want to hear an interesting idea?
  • What’s your favorite thing to do around here?