The Bubble
Did you know that everyone has an invisible bubble around their body? It is called personal space. You cannot see it, but it is there. Sammy is learning about his bubble today.
My Body Has a Bubble
● social & interactions • 5 min read
Too Close!
At school, Sammy is excited to talk to his classmate Priya. He stands very close to her face. Priya leans back. She looks uncomfortable. Her bubble is being squished!
At school, Sammy is excited to talk to his classmate Priya. He stands very close to her face. Priya leans back. She looks 
uncomfortable. Her bubble is being squished!
uncomfortable. Her bubble is being squished! ● Reading...
Reading the Signs
Priya steps back. Sammy feels confused. Why did she move away? When someone steps back or leans away, it means you are too close to their bubble.
Priya steps back. Sammy feels confused. Why did she move away? When someone steps back or leans away, it means you are too close to their bubble.
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The Arm's Length Rule
Miss Chen sees what happened. She teaches Sammy a trick: stretch out your arm. That is how much space to leave between you and another person. One arm's length is just right!
Miss Chen sees what happened. She teaches Sammy a trick: stretch out your 
arm. That is how much space to leave between you and another person. One arm's length is just right!
arm. That is how much space to leave between you and another person. One arm's length is just right! Teacher: "Try stretching your arm out, Sammy. That is how close is comfortable for most people!"
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Practising
During circle time, Sammy remembers the arm's length rule. He sits a comfortable distance from the children next to him. Nobody leans away this time!
During circle time, Sammy remembers the arm's length rule. He sits a comfortable distance from the children next to him. Nobody leans away this time!
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Respecting Bubbles
At break time, Priya asks Sammy to play. He remembers to keep a comfortable distance. Priya smiles. Sammy has a bubble too — other people can respect his space just like he respects theirs. Noticing bubbles can help everyone feel comfortable.
At break time, Priya asks Sammy to play. He remembers to keep a comfortable distance. Priya smiles. Sammy has a bubble too — other people can respect his space just like he respects theirs. Noticing bubbles can help everyone feel comfortable.
Priya: "Want to play tag, Sammy?"
Sammy: "Yes please!"
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