Zones of Regulation
What color zone is usually for calm and happy feelings?
Green Zone
What word describes the invisible area around your body that helps you feel comfortable?
Personal Space
When someone is talking, you should look at their _____.
Eyes
Name one thing you can do when you feel frustrated.
Deep breaths, counting, taking a break, talking to an adult
If someone stands too close to you, what can you say?
“Please give me some space” / “Can you move back a little?”
If you start to feel angry, you are moving into which zone?
Red Zone
True or False: It's okay to touch someone without asking.
False
If a friend crosses their arms and looks away — what could they be feeling?
Upset, annoyed, uncomfortable, doesn’t want to talk, etc.
What calming activity uses deep breaths and slow counting?
Deep breathing
If a friend looks sad and quiet at recess, what could you do?
Ask if they want to play, ask if they’re okay, sit with them
What zone might you be in when you feel nervous or worried?
Yellow Zone
You want to pass a ball - what should you do first? (Ask to ____).
Ask for permission
A friend whispers quietly — what should you do to show you're listening?
Look at them / listen quietly / face them
Name two things you might do if you need to calm your body or mind.
Deep breaths, coloring, taking a walk, fidget, talking to an adult, etc. (any two)
If your friend accidentally bumps you in line, what is a kind response?
“It’s okay, it was an accident,” or “No worries”
If you are in the "red zone," name one safe choice you can use to get back to green.
Possible answers: deep breaths, take a break, count to 10, talk to an adult, use a calm-down strategy (any safe choice)
If someone ignores your “stop — that’s too close,” what is the next safe thing to do?
Walk away and tell and adult
How do you show respect when someone else is sharing their feelings?
Listen, give them time, stay quiet, don’t interrupt
What coping skill uses your 5 senses to calm down (see, hear, feel, smell, etc.)?
The 5 Senses Grounding Strategy
Someone accidentally breaks your pencil — what is a respectful way to respond?
Use kind words, take deep breaths, tell an adult, etc. (any respectful response)
Give an example of a time you were in the yellow or red zone, and name the zone skill you used or could use.
Student must name a situation (ex: When I got frustrated in .....) and name a skill (deep breaths, break, positive self-talk, etc.)
Imagine waiting in line — how can you keep your personal space while still participating?
Stand with some space between you and the person (about one arm’s length), keep hands to yourself, face forward in line, etc.
Describe a kind thing to say to a friend who looks sad or left out.
“Are you okay?”, “Do you want to talk?”, “Can I help?” (anything kind and supportive)
Create your own “calm-down” tool that could belong in a coping toolbox.
Open answer — student creates their own (stress ball, drawing, breathing card, sensory object, etc.)
A friend seems nervous to join a game — what could you say or do to help them feel included?
Invite them to join, say “Do you want to play with us?”, or stand next to them so they feel welcome