Definition:

Showing respect means to use words and actions that show we care about all people and things. 

In short:

Value others, honor differences.

Summary:
Louis is a boy who loves anything to do with outer space. His teacher points out that he may know a lot about outer space, but he has a problem with personal space. The school principal guides Louis and other students in activities that teach about personal space -  the space everyone needs in order to feel comfortable.  Students learn helpful terms like “comfort bubble” - the space around a person in which they feel safe. They learn that their comfort bubble differs, according to who is around them. When we are in a shared space, we need to be aware and respectful. The activities in this story are lots of fun and easy to do with young children!  

Lesson Objectives: 

1. Students are guided in the activities that help them understand personal space, and “comfort bubble.”
2. Students demonstrate greater self-awareness in the way they manage themselves around others; they respect everyone’s need for personal space.    

Guiding Questions: 

1. Why did Louis’s teacher tell him that he had problems respecting other students’ need for personal space? 
2. Why was Louis excited about Personal Space Camp at first? 
3. Do you think Louis knows a lot about outer space? Why or why not? 
4. Do you think Louis knows anything about personal space? 
5. How did the principle teach about personal space using hula hoops? 
6. Can you share about how the size of your comfort bubble with your family members is different from your comfort bubble when lining up at school? 
7. What did the students do with the cutouts they made of their bodies? What lesson did they learn about shared space? 
8. Do you want to attend a Personal Space Camp? Why or why not? 
9. How do you feel when someone bumps into you, either accidentally or on purpose? What could you say that would help them to be more careful? 
10. Try the activities mentioned in the book. Use hula hoops and a cut-out of your body. Get others to do this with you.