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Social studies worksheet · Cultures and traditions
Hello Around the World
Match 10 ways to say hello, from hola to konnichiwa, to their languages, then practice saying them out loud.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Cultures and traditions, World geography, Respect and curiosity
What kids do
“Draw a line from each way to say hello to the language it comes from. Then try saying them!”
Printed on the sheet:
- Ask a friend or family member: how do you say hello in another language?
Words on this sheet
HolaGermanBonjourCiaoFrenchHindiKoreanNi haoSwahiliNamasteSpanishJamboItalianOlá
Teacher tip
Say each hello out loud together and greet each other in a new language all week.
How to use it
- Play a short clip of music or language from the places on the sheet.
- Talk about how every family has traditions, big and small.
- Start with a quick question that connects the topic to kids’ own lives.
Watch for
Keep it respectful. Cultures are living traditions, not costumes.
Talk about it
- What would you like to learn more about?
- How does this connect to where we live?
Take it further
Make a class book of family traditions.
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