Spanish
Kindergarten
15 min
El Saludo Cultural (The Cultural Greeting): Greetings in Different Countries
Explore different forms of greeting in various Spanish-speaking countries (e.g., handshakes, kisses on the cheek).
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Say '¡Hola!' and '¡Adiós!' with a smile.
Identify Spain, Mexico, and Argentina on a picture map.
Demonstrate a wave for a greeting in Mexico.
Demonstrate a pretend hug for a greeting in Argentina.
Demonstrate a pretend 'dos besos' (two kisses) greeting from Spain.
Recognize that friends in different countries say hello in different ways.
How do you say hello to your best friend? Do you wave, hug, or give a high-five? 👋🤗
Today, we will go on an adventure! 🗺️ We will learn how friends say 'hola' in different places like Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. It's fun to learn new ways to make friends!
Real-World Applications
Saying hello to new friends at the park 🌳
Greeting family members who come to visit 🏠...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
El Saludo 👋A friendly way to say hello to someone.Waving your hand and saying '¡Hola!' is a saludo.
El Abrazo 🤗A big, warm squeeze with your arms to show you care.You give your mom or dad a big abrazo.
El Beso en la Mejilla 😗A little pretend kiss on the cheek to say hello.In Spain, friends give one beso on each cheek.
El País 🗺️A place where people live, like a big neighborhood.Mexico is a país with yummy tacos. 🌮
El Amigo / La Amiga 👫A person you like to play with and share toys with.You and your amigo can build with blocks. 🧱
La Mano 🖐️The part of your body you use to wave hello and goodbye.You use your mano to say '¡Adiós!'
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Universal '¡Hola!' Rule
'¡Hola!' means 'Hello!'
You can say '¡Hola!' in every Spanish-speaking country. It is always a friendly and happy way to greet someone. 😊
The Country Greeting Rule
Different countries = Different hellos.
Just like we have different favorite colors 🎨, people in different countries have different favorite ways to say hello.
The 'Adiós' Wave Rule
Wave your hand 👋 to say '¡Adiós!'
Saying 'goodbye' is as important as saying 'hello'. A friendly wave is perfect for saying '¡Adiós!' to a friend.
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Challenging
Maria is from Spain (where 2 kisses are common). Pablo is from Chile (where 1 kiss is common). When they meet, Maria leans in for a second kiss, but Pablo has already moved away. What is happening?
A.They have different cultural customs for greeting, but they are both trying to be friendly.
B.They are angry at each other.
C.Maria does not like Pablo.
D.Pablo does not know how to say hello.
Challenging
A hug 🤗 is for family and close friends. A handshake 🤝 is often for people you just met. Why don't you usually give a big hug to a new person at the grocery store?
A.Because grocery stores are for food, not hugs.
B.Because a hug is a special greeting for people you know well and have a close connection with.
C.Because you don't have enough time.
D.Because people at the store only like handshakes.
Challenging
A wave 👋, a handshake 🤝, and a hug 🤗 are all ways to say "Hola" without using words. What is the ONE big, important idea they all share?
A.They are all used for saying goodbye.
B.You can only do them with your family.
C.They are all actions to show you are friendly and happy to see someone.
D.They are all done with your feet.
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