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Personal Space Tool
The Personal Space Tool addresses the need for clear physical boundaries. Toolbox believes our sense of safety, discomfort or well-being is grately affected by our invisible personal space bubble. When someone invades our personal space without permission, it can lead to an array of undesired response and behavior. Therefore, it is impotant we are mindful and understanding of how we interact with others and their personal space comfort zones throughout our daily lives.
Books to learn more about the Personal Space Tool
Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook
Louis is back! And this time, he's learning all about personal space. When Louis, the world's self-proclaimed space expert, is invited to Personal Space Camp by the school principal, he soon learns that personal space really isn't about lunar landings, Saturn's rings, or space ice cream.
Harrison P. Spader Personal Space Invader by Christianne Jones
Harrison P. Spader sat a little too close. Shook hands a little too long. High-fived a little too hard. And hugged a little too much. Harrison P. Spader was a personal space invader. But that all changes when he learns the Space Saver rhyme: Arms out front, then out real wide. Now place your arms back by your sides. Author Christianne Jones uses humor and relatable situations to teach early learners about self awareness.
My Body Belongs to Me from my head to my toes by Pro Familia
My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes is an educational tool to help instill confidence in children when it comes to their bodies. The narrative of the story is led by a girl named Clara, who encourages kids to say “no” if they are uncomfortable with physical contact. The narrator gives readers tips about what they can say or do to avoid unwanted physical contact, or how to tell the right people in the event it has already occurred.
Personal Space Social Story
Personal Space Invader Activity
Personal Space Zone Activity
Personal Space Tool
Toolbox Personal Space Tool
Samsung Kids The Personal Space Song
My Very Own Space~ Read Along With Me Story Time
WILDCAT Personal Space Tool HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR MRS. WORDEN
What level (how many feet) of personal space do you need in the following scenarios?
You are talking to a teacher.
You are talking to a friend.
You are talking to a parent.
You are talking to a stranger.
You are talking to a boyfriend/girlfriend.