Proper Handshake: Life Skills for Kids

"It's nice to meet you!"

A proper handshake helps students stand out when introducing themselves to classmates, teachers, and prospective employers.

But a handshake says more than hello.

A proper handshake projects confidence, attentiveness, and compassion.

This simply activity is meant for a quick lesson on the art of the proper handshake in the United States, while exposing students to the truth that other countries say hello in different ways.

Included:

• How to perform the Perfect handshake in the US
• Flip card introducing greeting customs around the world
• Memory Game to allow students the opportunity to practice these greeting
• Zentangle Art Activity to encourage kids to reflect on the preciousness of others

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