Personal Space
What is personal space?
The amount of space you should keep away from others, and others away from you!
What does it mean?
Speaking up! telling people what you need, what you like, or what's hard
If someone is wearing a cool shirt, what can we do?
Give them a compliment!
What is a brain bully?
A brain bully is a bully that lives in our minds and tells us negative things which can make us feel sad, worried, or distressed.
What does it mean to be responsible?
Following the rules without being told, making good decisions, caring about yourself and others, accepting the consequences of my actions
What can you do to interact with others without getting in their space?
high fives, air fives, thumbs up, fist bump, use our words (good job, nice work, etc.),
What can you ask for if you are sad
your visuals, a hug, some pace, take a break, etc.
What are ways I can be a good friend?
give compliments, asking friends to play with me, being a role model, using positive put ups
What should you do if you hear your brain bully talking?
Just like any bully, you have to stand up to your brain bully!
Putting my stuff away, getting my bin, grabbing my tally card
When is it ok to enter someone else's personal space?
Ask first, agreeing on playing games that require touching
If it's too loud what can you ask for?
Ear muffs
My friend is sad, what can I do?
What are things your brain bully could say
I can’t do this!, I’m the worst!, I can’t do anything, It's too hard
What is my responsibility after lunch?
Wiping the table, throwing away the trash, replacing the bags
If someone says "you're in my space" what should we do?
Respect the other person and move away!
If someone is in your space, how do you self-advocate?
Ask for more space!
How can I be a good role model?
Showing my friends what to do at circle time, helping if my friend if they need help
What are positive things to say to stand up to your brain bully!
I am trying my best, I am still learning, I’m having a hard time
What do I need to do before going home?
Cleaning up AND making sure I have ALL my belongings
If someone is in our personal space, what should we do?
Use our words!
What can you do if you can't find something or something is hard?
Try first! THEN ask for help
If I want to play with Elijah, what should I ask him to play?
Marble run, monster chase, letters/numbers
What can you do if you hear your FRIEND'S brain bully talking?
Help them! Tell them they are trying their best, or they are still learning
Cleaning up my toys, making sure I bring ALL my things to school and ABA, helping mom and dad by following directions