Ella - Respecting Personal Space and Comfort

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It feels good to care about family and friends. We can show people we care about them in many ways.

It feels good to care about family and friends. We can show people we care about them in many ways.

Some people enjoy hugs and high fives. Other people prefer not to be touched, even by people they like.

Some people enjoy hugs and high fives. Other people prefer not to be touched, even by people they like.

Playing rough or touching someone too hard can hurt them. Even if you mean to be friendly, strong touches can cause pain.

Playing rough or touching someone too hard can hurt them. Even if you mean to be friendly, strong touches can cause pain.

People show how they feel with their face and body. Looking for these signs helps us know if someone wants space.

People show how they feel with their face and body. Looking for these signs helps us know if someone wants space.

Before touching someone, we can ask if it is okay. This shows respect for their comfort.

Before touching someone, we can ask if it is okay. This shows respect for their comfort.

We can show we care without touching. Kind words, sharing, helping, and listening are great ways to show love.

We can show we care without touching. Kind words, sharing, helping, and listening are great ways to show love.

Everyone has an invisible bubble of personal space around them. Respecting this bubble helps people feel safe and comfortable.

Everyone has an invisible bubble of personal space around them. Respecting this bubble helps people feel safe and comfortable.

Some days a person might want a hug, and other days they might not. Checking in and respecting their answer shows you care.

Some days a person might want a hug, and other days they might not. Checking in and respecting their answer shows you care.

Caring About Others

It feels good to care about family and friends. We can show people we care about them in many ways.