Personal Space
You are standing too close to a friend while they are drawing and they step back. What should you do?
Accept that they are uncomfortable and say "sorry, i was too close to you"
You are lining up for recess and your friend tells a funny story. Your teacher is talking. What do you do?
Stop talking, face the teacher, hands to self.
You feel angry because someone keeps pushing your chair. What is a safe thing to do first?
"Count to five or take deep breaths, then tell them to stop or tell the teacher."
The teacher asks for quiet while they read. Your body feels wiggly. What is one calm choice you can make with your hands and legs?
Keep hands in lap, feet still, close eyes, take slow deep breaths.
3At recess, someone is standing very close to you while you eat your snack and you feel uncomfortable.
“I need a little space, please,” and take a step back.
You get a difficult worksheet and want to quit. What does your thinking brain say to help you keep trying, and how do your hands show that choice?
Try one step, ask a friend or teacher for help, keep working slowly.
Your hands want to push someone when they are too close
Use words like, 'Please give me space,'
You make a mistake in front of the class and feel like running away.
Take a deep breath, say "I made a mistake," fix it if possible, ask for help.
When someone accidentally bumps you, how can you stay calm and keep your space?
"Take a deep breath and say, 'It's okay,' and step back if I need to."
You are excited because it’s art time, but you must wait in your seat. What can your thinking brain tell your body to do while waiting?
Count quietly. Tell yourself to wait!