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  Case: Too Touchy
I have a student who is very sweet but insists on being too touchy to everyone around him. It is most of the time just hugging and such but it is sometimes hitting or kicking (in a playful way). He is a very affectionate boy and he means well, but I know it makes some other students uncomfortable and I don't know the best way to handle it because I don't want his feelings to be hurt but he needs to respect others space.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would incorporate a brief lesson in the classroom on the same day an incident has occurred involving this particular student. A simple video or talk with the students about affection and personal space. Let them voice how they feel about having others too close or vice versa. I also find quick videos about these topics help also and can get the ball rolling while also being informational.