Greetings
Greetings teaches young children polite words to say when they meet people at different times of the day. This page gives a simple summary, words to learn and a short quiz.
Learning objectives
- Learn polite greetings.
- Greet people at the right time of day.
- Use 'Namaste' and other greetings.
- Answer simple questions.
Key concepts
What this lesson teaches
This lesson teaches us the polite words we use when we meet people. When we meet someone, we can fold our hands and say 'Namaste'. We also learn special greetings for different times of the day, which makes everyone feel happy and welcome.
Greetings for the time of day
In the morning we say 'Good morning'. In the middle of the day we say 'Good afternoon'. In the evening we say 'Good evening'. When we go to sleep at night, we say 'Good night'. Choosing the right greeting for the time of day is polite and kind.
Why greetings matter
Greeting people warmly is a good habit. It shows respect and friendliness, and it makes others feel happy to see us. Children can also greet people in their own mother tongue.
Key definitions
- Greeting
- A polite word we say when we meet someone.
- Namaste
- A polite Indian greeting said with folded hands.
- Good morning
- A greeting we say in the morning.
- Good night
- What we say when we go to sleep at night.
Solved examples
Q1. What do we say when we meet someone in the morning?
Solution: Good morning.
Q2. What do we say when we go to bed?
Solution: Good night.
Q3. How do we greet with folded hands?
Solution: By saying 'Namaste'.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Saying 'Good morning' at night.
- Forgetting to greet politely.
- Mixing up morning and evening greetings.
Greetings — MCQ Quiz
5 questions with instant feedback. Use number keys 1–4 to answer.
What do we say in the morning?
Practice questions
Short answer
What do we say in the morning?
Good morning.
What do we say at night before sleeping?
Good night.
How do we say 'Namaste'?
With folded hands.
Long answer
What greetings do we use at different times of the day?
We use different polite greetings for different times of the day. When we meet someone, we can fold our hands and say 'Namaste'. In the morning we say 'Good morning', in the middle of the day we say 'Good afternoon', and in the evening we say 'Good evening'. When we go to sleep at night, we say 'Good night'. Greeting people in this way is polite and makes everyone feel happy.
HOTS (Higher Order Thinking)
How do you greet your elders at home?
We can greet them with 'Namaste' or a greeting for the time of day, in English or our mother tongue.
Why should we greet people kindly?
Because it is polite, shows respect, and makes others feel welcome and happy.
Quick revision
Revision notes
- Greetings are polite words said when we meet people.
- Morning: Good morning; afternoon: Good afternoon; evening: Good evening; bedtime: Good night.
- We can greet with folded hands by saying 'Namaste'.
Key takeaways
- Greet people politely.
- Use the right greeting for the time of day.
- Greetings make others happy.
Frequently asked questions
What do we say in the morning?
Good morning.
What is 'Namaste'?
A polite greeting said with folded hands.