Simply Social Narratives

THANK YOU for your interest in Simply Social

Narratives, a collection of evidence-based strategies to
support the social learning of children.

Simply Social Narratives is a line of social narratives designed to

convey social concepts in a clear, understandable way using a format
that appeals to a readership of children across ages, gender, and
ethnicity. Social narratives are an evidence-based practice for
students with social learning difficulties. Social concepts are
presented in simple, yet direct language accompanied by simple
visuals. The format of Simply Social Narratives lends itself to saving
ink while maintaining a thorough presentation of content.  

The narratives are to be presented to children/students in a

proactive, teaching manner on a regular basis, just like other
academic content is taught. These short narratives are designed for
use in the classroom, in the home, or anywhere else where a learning
opportunity might present itself. Templates or open spaces are
included at the end of the narrative to allow the adult (and/or child)
to handwrite in additional helpful insights or scripts unique to the
child’s needs. Visual prompts are included at the end of some of the
narratives to be used as convenient teaching tools.

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PERSONAL SPACE!
A guide to understanding the
ins and outs of personal space
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I CAN USE PERSONAL SPACE!

a guide to understanding personal space
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 It is fun to spend time with my friends!

An important part of being with others is

keeping PERSONAL SPACE.
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WHAT IS PERSONAL SPACE?

My
“bubble”
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Personal space is the area right around my

body, sometimes called a “bubble.” 2  
 Personal space extends to the length of my arm
when stretched out.  

This is called an
“Arm’s Length”

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WHEN do I need to keep personal space?   ?

Any time I am with other people.
This includes times when:

•  I am with other students

•  I am lining up
•  I am talking to my friends
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•  I am playing with others

•  I am eating with others
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 Lining Up
When in line, I:
•keep my hands at my side.

•I keep my eyes on the leader.  

•I keep a space between me and others.  

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This is uncomfortable!
I need more space…
Too Close!
People feel upset
when I am in their
personal space!
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 What kinds of things invade
someone’s personal space?
•  Touching others •  Grabbing Others
•  Kicking or Hitting •  Tackling others
•  biting •  Unwanted Hugging
•  Pulling Hair
•  Running into Others Too Close!
Not OK!
•  Standing or sitting too close
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Keeping an arm’s length between me and others

keeps us comfortable and happy!
Nice job using
Thanks!
personal space!
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I can honor personal space! 8  

 Keeping personal space when at recess:

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Keeping personal space when working together:

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 Keeping personal space when working with a partner:

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Keeping personal space when waiting for a drink:

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 Keeping personal space when sitting on the floor:
Good morning, Class!

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Keeping personal space when at lunch:

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 Other things to remember about personal space:

Other things to remember about personal space:

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 I can use I can use
personal space personal
in order to space!
respect those
around me!

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 PERSONAL SPACE ARM’S LENGTH

TOO CLOSE! HANDS TO SELF

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