1. Personal Space & Body Language
Mason Intermediate School: 4th-6th grade
Mrs. Krugh & Miss Hudak

2. Understand Your Space
Intimate Space
Personal Space
This space is reserved for close family and friends
Example: hugging your parents
This space is for normal conversations with teachers, family or friends
Example: arm’s length away

3. Understand Your Space This space is with new groups or acquaintances
Social space
Public space
This space is with new groups or acquaintances
Example: small groups in class, joining a new team or club
Larger setting usually with a lot of people
Example: giving a speech, going to the mall, or going to a football game

4. Types of Space

5. Invasion!!! Pay attention to the upcoming clips from Shrek
How was Shrek’s personal space invaded in these clips??

6. Body Language What is body language?? Nonverbal communication:
Posture
Eye contact
Body movement
Tone of voice
Facial expressions
Did Shrek or Donkey display any body language??
**Could Donkey have known from the body language that he was invading Shrek’s personal space?
**Demonstrate with two students how natural reactions are when personal space is invaded. Stepping back if someone gets too close; pay attention to eye contact, posture, facial expressions, etc.

7. Guidelines to Follow!
Pay attention to clues: body language, nonverbal communication
Speak Up!
“I mean business” voice, tone, eye contact
Ask them to take a step back or to not touch you
Be assertive, NOT aggressive
Keep your hands to yourself 
**Note cards to keep in your tool kit
**Pass out note cards for tool kid ring. Should have these guidelines on one side to follow. Allow students to write down phrases to “Speak Up” on other side.