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.

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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

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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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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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My Space, Your Space

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