Personal Space

Young children spend a lot of time cuddling, hugging and sitting on laps at home at a young age and all of sudden that needs to change once they get older. For some kids, this can be a struggle as they are used to acting one way and all of a sudden the rules change for them. There can be numerous reasons why some struggle with understanding personal space and why it is important and today’s lesson is going to help teach how to practice personal space.

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

Personal Space: Social Story Printable & Fun Activities. Explore 21 fun personal space activities (discussion cards, role-play situations, worksheets)

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

Personal Space Intervention Plan, Activities - Download as a PDF or view online for free

Teach students about respecting personal space and consent by using Julia Cook's Personal Space Camp book and hula hoops! A movement based SEL lesson or guidance lesson that helps students with physical self-control.

I need my personal space. I really dislike other people standing too close to me. Why do some people not require personal space?

It's that restless time of the year where teachers are exhausted and students are pushing the boundaries. I've noticed our first graders needing lots of reminders to sit on the carpet and keep their bodies to themselves...so it's a good time to read Julia Cook's Personal Space Camp! This is an amazingly entertaining book that keeps the students engaged and laughing throughout the pages. We meet Louis, a student that is obsessed with outer space but has no concept of personal space. We watch…

Healthy boundaries help us to define our personal beliefs, values and limits. It is an invincible border crucial for our safety, health and wellbeing.

Tips for how to teach kids about personal space