Keeping My Hands to Myself

Sometimes at school, I might sit too close to my friends.

This might be uncomfortable for my friends.

Being too close to someone is called being in their

personal space.
 What Should I Do?

I can check to see if I am too I can get really close to my friends if

close to someone. I want to.
 Well Done! Great Choice!
• I can check if I am in someone’s personal space by using my arms.

• If I am too close, it might make my friend feel uncomfortable.

• Keeping distance between my friends and me is important. Then everyone

can feel comfortable.

Being too close to someone is called being in their personal space.

 Let's Think!
• If we are too close to other people, we can annoy and upset them.

• We can make them feel uncomfortable.

• This might make our teachers or friends feel sad.

How would you feel if your friend got too close to you?
 What Should I Do?

• I can stand apart from someone when • I can get really close to
talking to them. my friend to talk to
them.
• I can also look at their face for cues that
they are happy and enjoy talking to me.
 Well Done! Great Choice!
I can check if I am in someone’s personal space by using my arms.

I can also use facial cues to see if I am too close when talking.

If the person’s face looks sad, mad, or anxious, that means I am

too close.

I can respect others’ personal space when talking.

 Personal Space Is Important
My friends will be happy when I remember their personal space.

My teachers will be happy when I remember their personal space.

I will try to remember other people’s personal space.