Benny's Magic Bubble

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Personal Space

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activity for non writers 6 years old about the next story: This is Benny. Benny is very happy! But sometimes, Benny gets too close to his friends. He bumps their shoulders. He steps on their toes. Oops!" "One day, Benny’s teacher gives him a Magic Bubble. The teacher says: 'Benny, imagine you are inside a big, beautiful soap bubble. It goes all around you.'" "When Benny walks, the bubble walks. If Benny gets too close to a friend... POP! The bubble breaks. To keep the bubble safe, Benny needs

This learning resource focuses on helping students grasp the concept of personal space through engaging, non-writing activities. By reading the story of Benny, who has a magical invisible bubble that represents his personal space, students learn the importance of expressing boundaries respectfully. The activity includes drawing their own 'magic bubble' and practicing boundary recognition with hula hoops as physical representations of their personal space. Additionally, students create boundary cards to communicate their comfort levels with others, using smiley and frowning faces to signify openness or the need for space. The resource emphasizes respect for individual boundaries and the significance of personal space in social interactions.