Kids love this activity! It's great for classroom management or an ice breaker as it gives kids an opportunity for movement and interaction.
Students pair up with a partner of the same gender, and need a yardstick. They stand 3 feet apart, toe-to-toe and record their comfort level using a 1-5 scoring rubric. They repeat this procedure moving closer in 1 inch increments. They stop when they get to their "1" comfort level.
The guys posture and laugh, and the girls giggle. Everyone has fun!