Feelings
Zone Colors
Strategies
100

Susie is crying. What is she feeling?

Sad

100
Susie's friend moved to another school. What zone might she be in?

Blue zone (sad because she will miss her)

Yellow zone (frustrated because she will not be able to see her as much anymore)

100

Susie's friend moved to another school and is feeling sad. What could she do to help herself feel better?

Possible Answers:

Talk to someone about how she is feeling (it's ok to be sad!)

Ask her friend to hang out with her after school

200
Tommy is laughing. He is feeling...

Happy

200

Tommy made a super silly face in the mirror and think's he is so funny. What zone might he be in?

Green zone (happy because he is laughing)

Yellow zone (silly because he's being silly!)

200

Tommy is feeling super silly but it's time to sit down and do work at the table. What could Tommy do to help him get his silliness out?

Go for a walk before sitting down

Jump on a trampoline before sitting down

Use a fidget to keep his hands busy

Sit on a wiggle cushion so he can still move while sitting down

300

Gerald is stomping his feet. He is feeling...

Frustrated, Angry
300

Gerald's classmate took something of his. What zone might he be in?

Yellow or Red zone (frustrated, annoyed, and/or angry because he does not like when people take his things)

300

Gerald had his favorite pen stolen. He is angry and yelling. What could Gerald do to help him calm down?

Go for a walk with a friend or teacher

Tell a teacher/ask for help

Replace the pen/buy a new one

Yell into a pillow (so it does not disturb other people)

400

Delilah is yawning. She is feeling:

Tired, Sleepy
400

Delilah didn't get enough sleep. What zone might she be in?

Blue zone (she is sleepy and tired)

400

Delilah did not get a good sleep last night, what could she do to help her get through her school day?

Possible Answers:

Chew minty gum

Drink cold water

Take a rest break if she needs to


Talk with an adult about strategies to help her sleep better


500

Jeffrey is jumping up and down. He is feeling...

Excited, happy, joyful

500

Jeffrey is going on a class field trip to his favorite place: the aquarium! What zone might he be in?

Green zone (happy!)

Yellow zone (really excited!)

500

Jeffrey has a lot of energy! He is really excited to go on his class field trip to the aquarium, but he is having a hard time following the teachers directions because he is too excited. What are some tools he can use to help him?

Wear headphones to help him calm down

Use the body sock and push out 10x

Have a crunchy snack

Go for a walk to get energy out

Take deep breaths or use square breathing

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