Page 1: Thomas was a bright boy .He loved to talk to his friends .But whenever Thomas talked to someone, he would stand very close.

Page 2: Thomas didn’t know that his friends liked a little more space when they talked.  Sometimes, they would step back, and Thomas didn’t understand why.

Page 3: During class, the teacher took a chalk and drew a big circle on the floor

Page 4: Mrs. Green took a piece of chalk and drew a big circle on the floor. “This is a special circle,” she said. “Let’s imagine it’s our personal space. Everyone has an invisible circle like this around them.”

Page 5: She called one student, Sarah, to stand inside the circle. “Sarah is in her personal space. Now, if someone steps inside her circle without being asked, it feels too close,” Mrs. Green explained. “Let’s try to stay outside each other’s circles unless we are invited in.”

Page 6: When it was Thomas’s turn, teacher asked him to stand inside the circle. His friends stayed outside, and they all smiled. Thomas could see that they were happy and comfortable talking from just the right distance.

Page 7: “Good job, Thomas!” Mrs. Green said. “Remember, when we talk to our friends, we can give them some space by imagining their personal circle. That way, everyone feels happy.”

Page 8: From that day on, Thomas practiced imagining the invisible circle when he talked to his friends. He still loved sharing stories about trains and dinosaurs, and now his friends were more comfortable than ever!

Page 9: Thomas learned that personal space is important, and it made him an even better friend. And every time he saw a circle, it reminded him of the special game that helped him and his friends feel happy together.

Page 10: And so, Thomas continued to grow, learn, and share, always remembering the magic of personal space!

personal space

Thomas standing close to a friend, who looks slightly uncomfortable, in a school hallway

Thomas was a bright boy. He loved to talk to his friends. But whenever Thomas talked to someone, he would stand very close. His friends sometimes felt uncomfortable. Thomas didn't know why they stepped back.

Thomas and His Friends

Thomas looking puzzled as he watches his friends stepping back while talking

Thomas didn’t know that his friends liked a little more space when they talked. He wondered why they moved away. Thomas thought maybe they were shy. But he never asked them why. He just kept standing close.

The Mystery of Space

Teacher drawing a large circle on the classroom floor with chalk, children watching curiously

During class, the teacher took a chalk and drew a big circle on the floor. Mrs. Green had an idea to help the children understand. She called it a special circle. She said everyone has an invisible circle around them. It was called personal space.

The Magic Circle

Mrs. Green explaining personal space to the children, pointing at the chalk circle on the floor

Mrs. Green took a piece of chalk and drew a big circle on the floor. “This is a special circle,” she said. “Let’s imagine it’s our personal space. Everyone has an invisible circle like this around them.” The children listened carefully.

Learning About Space

Sarah standing inside the chalk circle, looking thoughtful as Mrs. Green explains personal space

She called one student, Sarah, to stand inside the circle. “Sarah is in her personal space. Now, if someone steps inside her circle without being asked, it feels too close,” Mrs. Green explained. “Let’s try to stay outside each other’s circles unless we are invited in.” The children nodded.

Sarah's Circle

Thomas standing inside the chalk circle, smiling as his friends stand outside and smile back

When it was Thomas’s turn, teacher asked him to stand inside the circle. His friends stayed outside, and they all smiled. Thomas could see that they were happy and comfortable talking from just the right distance. He felt good too. It was like a fun game.

Thomas's Turn

Mrs. Green praising Thomas, who looks proud, in the classroom

“Good job, Thomas!” Mrs. Green said. “Remember, when we talk to our friends, we can give them some space by imagining their personal circle. That way, everyone feels happy.” Thomas felt proud. He wanted to be a good friend. He decided to practice every day.

A New Understanding

Thomas happily talking to friends at a comfortable distance, with imaginary circles around them

From that day on, Thomas practiced imagining the invisible circle when he talked to his friends. He still loved sharing stories about trains and dinosaurs. Now his friends were more comfortable than ever! Thomas learned that personal space is important, and it made him an even better friend. And so, Thomas continued to grow, learn, and share, always remembering the magic of personal space!