Space Squad Desk Card Space Squad Desk Card
Tape this to your desk for a quick reminder!
RED PRIVATE
YELLOW PERSONAL
GREEN SOCIAL
Talking to Girls
Stay in the Green Zone (3 feet away).
Use Waves or "Hi" instead of touching.
No touching hair, clothes, or hands.
Check the Face: If they look away, step back. Space Squad Reminder Tags Space Check
Are you at arm's length?
One Arm Length
Hands Home
Keep hands in your space.
Wave or Nod
Face Reader
Are they looking at you?
Check Face
Take 5
Step back and breathe.
Give Space
Cut tags along borders, laminate, and punch a hole in the top-left guide. Attach to a lanyard. Use these as immediate, quiet visual prompts for the student during class transitions or social interactions.
Space Squad Facilitator Guide Space Squad Facilitator Guide
30-Minute Boundary Coaching Session
GOAL
Student learns personal zones and practices non-physical greetings for female peers using visual tools.
MATERIALS
• Desk Card, Reminder Tags, Scenario Worksheet, Masking Tape, String, or 3 Floor Tiles .
Phase 1: The Bubble (5 min)
Create a 3-foot radius around the student using Masking Tape (circle on carpet), String , or by counting 3 Floor Tiles .
"Everyone has a space bubble. Getting in a bubble without asking makes others feel unsafe. We keep bubbles happy by staying in the Green Zone."
Phase 2: The Zones (10 min)
Introduce the Space Squad Desk Card point to each color:
RED: Me only. No touching others' hair or clothes.
YELLOW: Friends. High-fives or fist-bumps only.
GREEN: Peers & Girls. Waves and words only.
Phase 3: Practice Scenarios (10 min)
Use the "Practice Scenarios Worksheet" and roleplay:
WAVE Stay 3ft away.
WAIT Check face/eyes.
WALK If busy, step back.
Phase 4: Setup (5 min)
Tape the Desk Card to the desk. Show the Reminder Tags and explain:
"When you see me hold up this tag, it's a silent signal for a 'Space Check'. Use your card to remember what to do."
Practice Scenarios Worksheet Practice Scenarios
Space Squad Training
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
1
The Hallway Wave
You see a girl you like in the hallway. You want to say hello. What is the Green Zone choice?
A) Touch her shoulder.
B) Wave from 3ft away.
Why is this the best choice?
2
The Desk Visit
Your friend is sitting at her desk. You want to see her drawing. How do you look?
A) Lean over her shoulder.
B) Stay by the desk edge.
Why is this the best choice?
3
The Busy Face
You walk over to say "Hi" but she is looking down and not smiling. What do you do?
A) Keep talking to her.
B) Walk past and give space.
Why is this the best choice?
4
Lunch Table
You want to sit at a table with a group of girls. Where is the best place to sit?
A) Right next to them.
B) Leave 1 chair of space.
Why is this the best choice?
Space Squad Rules
Stay in the Green Zone (at least 3 feet away).
Use Waves instead of touching others.
Check the Face: Wait for a smile before talking.
Space Squad Check-In
Circle how you feel when you give people good space:
Safe & Happy
Ready to Talk
Boundary Bullet Guide Boundary Cheat Sheet
Quick Reference for Aides & Teachers
The Space Map
RED ZONE: Private (0-1 ft)
Reserved for self. No touching others' hair, clothes, or hands. Keep "Hands Home".
YELLOW ZONE: Personal (1-2 ft)
Reserved for close friends. Fist-bumps or high-fives only. No leaning in close.
GREEN ZONE: Social (3+ ft)
Peers, girls, and teachers. Waves and words only. Stay at "Desk Distance".
"Wave & Wait" Protocol
Use these bullets to coach an approach:
Stop at 3 feet: "Check your distance. Are you in the Green Zone?"
Wave & Smile: "Show a friendly face. Stay where you are."
Check Face: "Are they looking at you? If not, step back."
Non-Verbal Prompting
1
Point: Tap student's shoulder and point to the Desk Card.
2
Show Tag: Hold the relevant Lanyard Tag for 5 seconds.
3
Wait: Give 10 seconds for the student to adjust space.
4
Affirm: Quietly say "Good space choice" once adjusted.
Step In Immediately
Touches peer's hair, clothes, or accessories.
Continues approach after peer says "No" or "I'm busy."
Leans in closer than 1 foot during conversation.
Space Squad Instructional Script Space Squad Script
Coaching Session Guide
30 MINS
Teacher Note: Use a calm, encouraging tone. Use Tape , String , or Floor Tiles to mark the bubble in Phase 1.
1
Phase 1: The Bubble (5 min)
"Hey ____________________, today we’re going to talk about being a Space Squad Leader . Everyone has an invisible bubble around them."
[Action: Point to the circle on the floor / Use 3 floor tiles to show the bubble]
"This circle is your bubble. Inside here, you are safe. But when someone else steps inside without asking, it can make you feel weird or squished. Your classmates and girls in your class have bubbles too."
2
Phase 2: Zone Map (10 min)
[Action: Show Desk Card]
"Look at your Space Map. It has three zones: Red, Yellow, and Green."
RED ZONE (Private): "Hands home! No touching others' hair or clothes here."
YELLOW ZONE (Personal): "For close friends. Fist-bumps are okay. Stay one arm length away."
GREEN ZONE (Social): "For girls and peers. Stay 3 feet away. Use your words and waves!"
3
Phase 3: Practice (10 min)
"Let's try the Wave and Wait move. Stop 3 feet away. Wave and say 'Hi'. Wait to see if they smile back."
[Action: Aide acts as a girl reading a book. Student must approach and stop at 3ft.]
"Good choice! I'm busy reading, so you stayed in the Green Zone and just waved. That's being a Space Squad pro."
4
Phase 4: Tool Setup (5 min)
"We’re taping this map to your desk. If you get too close in class, I’ll hold up one of my lanyard tags. That's your silent 'Space Check' signal."
"You did an awesome job today. Ready to head back?"
