Personal space bubble activities

Want to help your kindergarteners and first graders respect personal space and keep their hands to themselves? This resource is a developmentally appropriate set of personal space activities to help them: learn why personal space is important, learn how to look for face and body clues to see if someone is uncomfortable, and practice asking permission to […]

A personal bubble is that imaginary circle of comfort when in crowded spaces, or when near others. Here's what impacts personal space...

This is a social story meant to help children to respect others Personal Space. It is in Powerpoint format, but in 8.5x11inch sizing, so can be printed/laminated, easily. This social story guides the student through the meaning the Personal Space in terms of a Personal Space Bubble, explaining that this is the space in which we feel comfortable and safe. Find it, at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SOCIAL-STORY-Personal-Space-5009323 Please feel free to leave a review. Thank…

The idea of teaching kids the social skill of personal space through space protectors and space invaders is nothing new - but I'm going to share the worksheet

Visual reminder for kids to respect personal space/"bubble"

Have you ever had students who couldn't keep their hands off each other? I have!! Some classes have this issue more than others. One class I had really had a hard time with this. They got in each other's faces, poked others when they walked by, sat super close to their neighbor on the carpet, and were always touching people, school supplies, you name it. Does that sound familiar? We had several talks about it in our class, BUT we still had trouble, and honestly some felt very uncomfortable…

EVER HAVE THOSE CLASSES WHERE KIDS ARE JUST SO IMPULSIVE, SO WIGGLY you can barely get anything done? Nearly every year, I have at least one incoming Kindergarten class that feels like a whole batch of tumbling puppies who have no idea that being in school involves learning, as well as play (well, at least in my room we play a lot!). As I start the year, introducing routines & class expectations, I also find, particularly with classes like these, incorporating activities which foster self…

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Personal space activities and teaching boundaries for kids are important (but tricky) topics to cover. These playful learning activities will help.

Want to help your kindergarteners and first graders respect personal space and keep their hands to themselves? This resource is a developmentally appropriate set of personal space activities to help them: learn why personal space is important, learn how to look for face and body clues to see if someone is uncomfortable, and practice asking permission to […]