Teaching Children About Personal Space and Respect for Others

Building social-emotional skills through play at Pathway Kids

At Pathway Kids, we believe that learning isn’t just about letters and numbers — it’s also about helping children grow into kind, respectful, and confident individuals. Each month, we focus on an important social skill to guide children in building positive relationships with others. From taking turns and whole body listening to following directions and showing kindness, these lessons become part of everyday play and interaction in our classrooms.

As we move into November, our focus will be on understanding personal space — an important skill that helps children learn to respect boundaries, take turns, and communicate kindly. Through stories, group games, and hands-on play, children learn what personal space looks like and how to recognize others’ needs for it too.

🏠 How parents can reinforce this at home:

• Talk about “bubble space.” Encourage your child to imagine a little bubble around them and around others. It’s a fun way to help them visualize personal space!

• Model respectful boundaries. Show them how you ask for hugs or personal space politely.

• Role-play social situations. Practice what to say if someone is standing too close or if they need a little space themselves.

• Celebrate good moments. When your child remembers to give space or asks kindly, acknowledge it — positive reinforcement goes a long way.

At Pathway Kids, we know these social skills set the foundation for strong relationships, self-confidence, and empathy — qualities that carry children far beyond the classroom.

✨ Every month brings a new opportunity to grow — and we’d love to be part of your child’s journey.

 If you’re looking for a daycare in Northeast Calgary that values both learning and character development, we invite you to register your child today!