Chapter 1
Big Hellos
Everyone in our circle is welcome.
Mira and the Morning Hello
Mira walked into her new classroom on a sunny Monday. There were so many faces!
She felt small. Her tummy was a tiny bit fluttery.
Then a boy named Rafi smiled and said, 'Hello, friend.'
Mira said hello back. Her tummy felt better.
By snack-time, Mira had said hello to seven new friends.
What a brave Monday for Mira!
Our Hello Circle
- Sit in a circle.
- Smile at the person next to you.
- Say 'Hello, friend' in a soft, kind voice.
- Pass it round the whole circle.
Talk together
- ·How does it feel when somebody says hello to you?
- ·Can a smile be a hello too?
- ·Who in your home gives the BEST hello?
Little Hearts · Foundation StagePhase 2 · Sample Edition · 2026