Blue Zone
Green Zone
Yellow Zone
Red Zone
Expected and Unexpected Behaviors
100

I might cry, my eyes are looking down, and I have a frown.

Sad

100

I am smiling and having fun.

Happy

100

I can’t wait for the party, there is a smile on my face, and I have more energy than usual.

Excited

100

My fists are balled up, my eyebrows are down, and my body feels hot.

Mad

100

Something that should be happening in a certain place. This helps everyone stay in the green zone.

Expected behavior.

200

My stomach hurts, I am coughing, and I just want to lay down.

Sick

200

I did a great job and can’t wait to show my family what I did.

Proud

200

I am on my way to getting mad. I am trying to solve the problem but it isn’t working.

Frustrated

200

I am so scared and shaking that I can’t move.

Terrified

200
Something that does not usually happen or should not happen in a certain place. This may cause others to be in the blue, yellow, or red zones.

Unexpected behaviors

300

Nothing is wrong, I just don’t feel like talking and I prefer to keep to myself.

Shy

300

I am sitting at my desk, my eyes are on the speaker, and I am ready to work. 

Focused

300

My eyes are big and I am shaking a little bit because someone did something that I was not expecting.

Scared

300

I feel like tearing stuff up or hurting someone.

Aggressive

300

Someone throws a chair in the middle of class.

Unexpected behavior

400

I have been very sad for a very long time. I have no energy and don’t care about anything.

Depressed

400

Everything is good and there are no problems.

Content

400

I want something that someone else has.

Jealous

400

I am so excited that I am out of control.

Elated

400

Kids are at their desks, raising their hands, and listening to the teacher.

Expected behavior

500

I am extremely tired and I cannot even keep my eyes open.

Exhausted

500

I am fully focused and paying attention to one thing.

Present/Mindful

500

I am worried about something. I am having a lot of thoughts about it and can’t focus.

Anxious

500

I am more than angry and I feel like I am going to lose my mind.

Outraged/Furious

500

Tell about a time you did something unexpected. Tell about a time you did something expected.

Answers will vary.

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