Personal Space Bubbles
Keeping your hands to yourself
This lesson teaches students about personal space and the importance of keeping their hands to themselves through engaging activities. Using hula hoops as 'personal space bubbles', students will actively learn how to respect each other's space. This lesson helps students understand boundaries and fosters a respectful classroom environment.
Keeping your hands to yourself
Hula hoops (one per student), Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Game Rules for Bubble Tag
Step 1
Introduction to Personal Space
5 mins
- Introduce the concept of personal space to the students.
- Explain that personal space is the physical area around each person that should not be entered without permission.
- Discuss why respecting personal space is important for everyone’s comfort and safety.
Step 2
Personal Space Bubbles Activity
10 mins
- Give each student a hula hoop and ask them to stand inside it. The hula hoop represents their personal space bubble.
- Instruct students to walk around the room with their hula hoop, making sure not to touch anyone else’s bubble.
- Discuss how it feels to have their own space and how they can respect others’ space.
Step 3
Role-Playing Scenarios
5 mins
- Present different scenarios where students need to decide how to respect personal space. For example:
- Asking to join a game
- Standing in line
- Working in groups
- Have students role-play the scenarios while keeping their hula hoops on the ground to remind them of their personal space.
Step 4
Game of Bubble Tag
5 mins
- Explain the rules of Bubble Tag: one student is 'It' and tries to tag others without touching their hula hoops. If tagged, they freeze in place.
- Play the game, rotating the 'It' person after each round to give more students a turn.
Step 5
Discussion and Closure
5 mins
- Gather the students and discuss what they learned about personal space.
- Ask questions like: How did it feel to have your own space? Why is it important to respect others’ space?
- Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage students to practice keeping their hands to themselves.
