https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMR6guMWjQg

When you watched the hello song you noticed the movements the children did and you liked the fact that the movements included high fives, hugs, and handshakes. Ms. Cheryl told you that the movements and the activity is important because it helps to unite them as a class and create class-wide connection. However, the movements do not appear to be Developmentally Appropriate because it does not allow individual difference (creativity). Using the same song,

1) Describe the movements that you would like to do differently, and thus each child can contribute his or her own ideas. Be sure to include the movements of bows, high fives, hugs, handshakes, cheek kiss, and other greeting methods to practice cultural appropriateness.