Lesson Plan
My Space, Your Space
Students will learn to recognize and respect personal space boundaries, follow the “hands to ourselves” rule, and practice assertively communicating when someone enters their space.
These skills promote respect, safety, and emotional awareness in the classroom, reducing conflicts and helping students advocate for themselves.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Personal Space
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach ‘Hands To Ourselves’ Rule
8 minutes
Step 3
Sing and Move
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Scenarios
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflect and Share
4 minutes

Slide Deck
My Space, Your Space
What Is Personal Space?
Hands to Ourselves Rule
Hands to Ourselves Song Lyrics
Let’s Role-Play
Practice Assertive Phrases
How Do You Feel?
Remember…

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