Welcome the students and introduce the topic of meeting new people. Explain that today's lesson is about how to greet and talk to a new friend in a friendly way.

Use this slide to spark discussion. Ask students to share any experiences they've had meeting someone new. Remind them of key words: hello, friend, please, and thank you.

This slide supports the social story reading component. Remind the students to listen carefully, and pause periodically to ask questions about the story.

Guide the students to reflect on the social story messages. Encourage discussion about using kind words and acting respectfully. Plan for a short role-play to practice greetings.

Wrap up the session by summarizing the main points of the lesson. Ask students to share one thing they learned about talking to new people.