Personal space social story and activities: My Space Bubble teaches asking first, listening to the answer and giving room, for Years 1-4 and Grades K-3. Teacher guide included.

A 20-page illustrated social story and activity booklet plus a 4-page teacher guide and answer key. Children learn that everyone has a space bubble, that needs can change and that they can ask for space or get help.

What is included

Social story (pages 1-10)

• My Space Bubble cover, Everyone Has Personal Space, My Bubble Can Change
• I Can Ask First, I Can Listen to the Answer, I Can Ask for Space
• I Can Notice and Check, I Can Make More Room, Accidents Can Happen, I Can Get Help

Practice pages (pages 11-20)

• Spot the Respectful Choice and Sort the Space Choices (cut and paste)
• Words I Can Use, What Could You Do? and Fill the Speech Bubbles
• My Space Preferences (wave, say hello, high five, no touch)
• Space at School, My Personal Space Comic
• Let’s Practice! role-play cards and My Space Bubble Plan

Teacher guide and answer key (4 pages)

• Suggested sequence, discussion prompts, answer key and ideas to support younger or older pupils

Ways to use

• PSHE lessons on consent, body boundaries and respect
• Social skills groups and autism or SEN support
• Calm follow-up after a crowding or touching incident
• Start-of-year carpet and line routines

PDF, US Letter (choose “Fit to page” to print on A4). English.