Personal Space
This invisible bubble surrounds you and helps keep you comfortable around others.
What is personal space (or space bubble)?
Listening, sharing, and being kind are examples of this.
What are ways to be a good friend?
The act of telling others what you are and aren't comfortable with.
What is setting a boundary?
Happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, and nervous are examples of these. Happy, sad, and mad are examples of these.
What are feelings/emotions?
A parent, teacher, or counselor is an example of this person you can go to for help. These special people keep you safe and help when needed.
Who is a trusted adult?
"Could you please step back?" or "I need a little more space, please" are examples of this.
What is a polite way to ask for more space?
Looking at someone, nodding, and responding to what they say demonstrate this skill.
What is active listening?What is listening?
"No thank you" or "I don't want to do that" are appropriate ways to express this.
What is saying no?
Deep breaths, walking away, and counting to 10 help with this ___________ feeling (big emotion).
What is anger?
Saying "NO," getting away, and telling a trusted adult are the steps to take when this happens.
What is uncomfortable touching?What is staying safe?
When riding in elevators or standing in lines, this action helps everyone feel comfortable.
What is keeping arms-length distance?
The proper response when you've accidentally hurt a friend's feelings.
What is apologizing and trying to make it right?
The person you should tell if someone keeps crossing your boundaries after being asked to stop.
Who is a trusted adult (teacher, parent, counselor)?
Face, body language, and voice are three ways to recognize these in others.
What are feelings/emotions?
Your full name, address, phone number, and passwords should be kept this way.
What is private information?
In crowded places like buses or theaters, these are two ways to maintain your space.
What are crossing your arms and facing forward?
Inviting them to play, introducing them to others, and sharing are three ways to do this for a new friend.
What is making someone feel welcome?
Hugs, sharing personal items, and playing games you don't want to play are examples of things you can do this to.
What is saying "no"?
Paying attention, showing you care, and not interrupting are part of doing this wellNot interrupting and showing you care makes you this.
What is being a good listener?
Unlike the unsafe kind that make you feel bad or scared, this type of secret makes people happy.
What is a safe secret (or surprise)?
This daily routine helps others know you respect their space and hygiene.
What is showering/bathing and wearing clean clothes?
Talking it out, taking turns, and finding a compromise are solutions when this happens. Taking turns and talking it out helps solve this.
What is having a disagreement with a friend?
Unlike firm boundaries, these can change depending on the situation.
What are flexible boundaries?
Understanding perspective, talking it out, and finding common ground help when experiencing this with others. Understanding others' points of view helps with this.
What are different feelings about the same thing?What is getting along?
Not sharing personal info, telling an adult about concerns, and only talking to known people are three ways to do this.
What is staying safe online?