Empower your pupils with a clear understanding of personal space and boundaries through this out-of-this-world activity set, filled with real-life scenarios.
Understanding Personal Space and Setting Boundaries
Teaching your young learners about personal space, identifying when they’re at ease or anxious, and guiding them on what actions to take when they’re feeling uncomfortable or unsafe is no small task. But don’t worry, this excellent resource has you covered. This activity set provides a variety of tools that will make your next social and emotional learning session with your class a breeze.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Scenario cards that speak directly to children about personal space.
- Pupil cards that read ‘I feel comfortable’ or ‘I feel uncomfortable’ are perfect for sparking conversation during scenario discussions.
- A list of teacher-led questions that touch on crucial topics like personal space, respect, and boundaries.
- A recording sheet for your pupils to jot down their thoughts.
- Vocabulary cards that define key terms like boundary, personal space, respect, at ease, uneasy, and classmate.
- A sorting mat that allows pupils to sort scenarios as either ‘this is okay’ or ‘this is not okay.’
This set is brimming with diverse resources, paving the way for differentiation within your classroom. You can use it for a full-class activity, a smaller group session, or even an individual activity.
Activities to Explore Personal Space
- Circle time discussion – Use the scenario cards in this resource to encourage your pupils to share their thoughts and experiences.
- Storybooks – There are many wonderful storybooks that focus on Personal Space. After reading one, you can facilitate a discussion about the characters’ experiences.
- Role-play – Engage your pupils in role-playing scenarios. It’s an effective way for them to practice setting their boundaries.
- Safety Plan activity – You can guide your pupils in creating a safety plan. It’s a practical tool for them to know what to do when they feel uncomfortable.
Download Your Personal Space Activity Set
You can select the version that suits you and your class best from the dropdown menu – the PDF or editable Google Slide version.
This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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