ABC First Steps

Hello Song

Every ABC First Steps session starts off with the hello song and we sing and sign each child’s name to teach children their own names, and each of their friends’ names in the group. We also support each child to find their own photo and the photo of their mum/dad/carer from a choice of two and post them in a box.

We sing and sing the hello song for each individual child, banging out the syllable count in each name on a drum or using hand claps and finger spell each child’s name using Makaton.

This teaches the child his/her own name and teaches all the children their friend’s names, and corresponding sign.

By signing and asking “Who’s next? It’s Emily’s turn!” each time, it promotes early conversation skills of waiting and turn taking.

Here are the words to the song:

Hello everyone how are you?

Hello everyone how are you?

Hello everyone how are you?

How are you today?