Zones of Regulation
Your teacher gives you a quiet reading activity and you feel calm and focused. What zone are you in?
Green Zone
Emotions are "good" or "bad."
False. Some emotions might be uncomfortable, but they are all important. Ex: Fear tells us there is danger and anger motivates us to stand up for ourselves.
True or false: Just because you think something about yourself means it is true.
False. The way we feel about ourselves does not define who we really are.
What is a warning sign in emotions?
A clue that your feelings are getting stronger or harder to control
What is the name of SpongeBob’s pet snail?
Jupiter
You’re excited for a field trip and can’t stop talking or moving around. What zone are you in?
Yellow Zone (excited energy can still be Yellow)
I should be happy all the time.
False. It's good to be happy, but it is not realistic to be happy all the time. Feeling other emotions is okay and normal!
Is this helpful or unhelpful self-talk? "If I don't do this perfectly, I am a failure."
Unhelpful.
Name one body warning sign that you might be getting upset.
Examples: fast heartbeat, tight fists, stomach hurting, hot face, shaking, tense muscles
What is the name of Mario’s brother in Super Mario?
Luigi
You get in an argument with a friend and feel like yelling or slamming something. What zone are you in?
Red Zone
Other people control how I feel.
False. Other's people's actions might affect how we feel, but we are responsible for how we feel and what we do.
Is this helpful or unhelpful self-talk? "I made a mistake, but I can learn from it."
Helpful
Name one behavior warning sign that someone is escalating.
Examples: yelling, shutting down, pacing, crying, arguing, refusing to talk, leaving the room
What show features kids solving mysteries with a talking dog?
Scooby-Doo
You failed a test, feel disappointed, and don’t want to talk to anyone. What zone are you in?
Blue Zone
Being angry means you're a bad kid.
False. Anger is a normal emotion everyone feels all time. It does not make you bad.
A friend says "I'm so dumb. Everyone thinks I am so stupid." What could you say to them?
"What evidence do you have?"
"Does everyone really think that?"
"You might be focusing on one person's opinion."
True or False: Warning signs are the same for everyone.
People can have different signs, but some are similar
In Minecraft, what materials do you need to build tools?
Iron (or wood/stone acceptable depending on difficulty)
You notice you are in the Yellow Zone (annoyed, restless, fidgety). Name:
You can feel more than one emotion at the same time.
You think to yourself: "I can't do this." What is a better thought?
"I can't do this yet."
What could happen if you ignore your warning signs?
Emotions can build up and lead to losing control, saying things you don’t mean, conflicts, or going into the Red Zone
What popular game features “crewmates” and “impostors”?
Among Us