Personal Space
What is Personal Space
The area around someone that makes them feel comfortable.
Name 3 positive emotions. How can you tell someone is feeling a positive emotion?
Happy, excited, proud
Facial expressions: eyebrows, mouth are raised. Body language is open
You and a friend both want to sit in the same seat at lunch.
Compromise. Sit somewhere else, let them have the seat, or find a way to take turns.
What did you learn in social group this year?
Personal space, problem solving, perspective taking
Why is personal space important?
It helps people feel safe and respected.
Name 3 negative emotions. How can you tell someone is feeling a negative emotion?
Sad, angry, frustrated, etc.
Facial expressions: their eyebrows, mouth are down, body language is closed off
During a group discussion, a classmate keeps interrupting you.
Ask them to talk to you after the group discussion.
What do you want to learn more about this year?
up to you!
What should you do if someone asks you to give them space?
Give them space
Your friend won the spelling bee. How might they feel?
Happy/proud
Your friend didn’t respond to your text, and now you’re feeling ignored.
Ask if they are okay. Maybe they were just busy
What is your strongest social skill. (i.e., active listening, personal space, problem solving, perspective taking)
up to you
How can you tell if someone wants personal space?
They might step back or look uncomfortable
A student in your class frequently interrupts and refuses to follow instructions. Today, they slam their book down and storm out. How do they feel?
Angry/frustrated.
Your sibling borrowed your charger without asking, and now you can’t find it.
Ask your sibling where your charger is. Let them know you would like them to ask to borrow the charger next time.
Why is it important to learn social skills?
making friends, getting a job, helps avoid misunderstandings, etc.
Name the zones of personal space.
Intimate space, personal space, social space, public space,
A close friend forgets to wish you a happy birthday, even though you always remember theirs. How might you feel?
Sad/disappointed
Two friends want to play different games at the same time.
Compromise. Choose another game you both like or take turns playing each game
Why is active listening a key part of good social skills?
so you can listen to what others are saying and respond appropriately