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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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!