Ways to Share a Hug Poster
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Ways to Share a Hug Poster" is written for Preschool to 2nd Grade (Ages 4-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.


Ways to Share a Hug poster for Pre-K to 2nd grade: Ask First! with six picture choices: hug, air hug, high five, wave, fist bump and kind words. Part of our National Hugging Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Post it near the door so children can point to how they want to say hello or goodbye. Practice asking and answering together.
What students will practice
- Teaches Pre-K to 2nd grade students kind ways to show they care, and to always ask first before a hug.
- Gives the class a poster to read together, point to and talk about.
- Made for Pre-K to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Ways to Share a Hug Poster?
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Post it near the door so children can point to how they want to say hello or goodbye. Practice asking and answering together.
What is the Ways to Share a Hug Poster?
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One poster headed Ask First! with six pictures of children sharing a hug, an air hug, a high five, a wave, a fist bump and kind words. The bottom reads Ask: May I give you a hug? It is OK to say no thank you. Pick another way to show you care!
Can I use the Ways to Share a Hug Poster at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool to 2nd Grade National Hugging Day resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 5 National Hugging Day resources in all, from Preschool to 2nd Grade, gathered on our National Hugging Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National Hugging Day resources for?
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These are written for Preschool to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 4-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National Hugging Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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