Blue Zone of Regulation
Which of the following feelings represent the blue zone?
a) calm, content, ready to learn
b) mad, terrified, out of control
c) sad, bored, tired
d) silly, nervous, frustrated
c) sad, bored, tired
Which of the following feelings are in the green zone of regulation?
a) lonely, disappointed, sad
b) relaxed, calm, positive
c) excited, surprised, shocked
d) relaxed, excited, wiggly
b) relaxed, calm, positive
Which of the following feelings are in the red zone?
a) angry, furious, terrified
b) nervous, stressed, excited
c) down, tired, sad
d) happy, calm, relaxed
a) angry, furious, terrified
Which of the following feelings are in the yellow zone?
a) excited, wiggly, worried
b) sick, hurt, tired
c) wiggly, happy, tired
d) mad, upset, disappointed
a) excited, wiggly, worried
Name a feeling you might experience if you are in the blue zone besides sadness.
Sick or tired
What does ready to learn mean?
You're in the green zone, you are feeling calm, focused, and ready to do your best.
What is a situation that might put someone in the red zone?
Someone might have been hurt by a friend, disappointed by someone or something, frustrated about something, upset things didn't go as planned, etc.
Heightened state of alertness and loss of some self-control.
What is a situation that might put someone in the blue zone.
Any experience that might make someone have low energy... they could be sad, sick, or tired.
Name a feeling you might experience in the green zone besides happy.
Calm, focused, relaxed, etc.
SPECIAL BONUS QUESTION! WORTH AN ADDITIONAL 300 POINTS, TOTALLING 600 POINTS! What is an "I statement"? Please provide an example.
When you communicate with someone how you are feeling, and what they might have done to made you feel that way. "I feel upset when you borrow my supplies and don't return them."
What is an example of something someone might be worried about at school?
A test, a friend being mad at them, people laughing at them if they do something embarrassing, etc.
What are some signs someone might be in the blue zone?
Maybe they're crying, their shoulders are hunched, they look tired, frowning, etc.
What are some signs someone might be in the green zone?
The person is focused, paying attention, listening, following directions, etc. They might look happy, for example they might be smiling.
What are some signs someone might be in the red zone?
Face turning red, breathing heavy, showing loss of control, clinching fists, etc.
What are some signs someone might be in the yellow zone?
Maybe they can't concentrate, they can't sit still, you can see the look on their face- they don't look calm.
What is a coping skill someone could use if they are in the blue zone?
They could talk about their feelings, think of a positive thought, journal or draw, etc.
Why is it important to use coping skills to get us to the green zone?
Because when we feel our best, we are ready to do our best!
What is a coping skill someone could use if the are in the red zone?
Deep breaths, counting to 10, drawing/journaling, talking to someone about it, etc.
What is a coping skill you can use if you're in the yellow zone?
Take deep breaths, talk to a trusted friend or adult, draw/journal, use a stress tool, etc.