Zones of Regulation
Are there any "bad" or "wrong" feelings?
No-all of our feelings are okay. It is important to express our feelings in a safe way.
Name and demonstrate your favorite calming skill
Name and show
What are the 3 categories of ROAR behavior?
Safe, Respectful, Responsible
What is the very first things to do when solving a problem (hint, it is BEFORE the "S" step)
Use a calming skill if needed such as take a deep breath, starfish breathing, count to 10, etc.
If I always have to have things a certain way and I never want to change, am I using flexible thinking?
No, flexible thinking means you are willing to change and try new things.
Name the 4 Zones of Regulation
Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red
Can I use 5 finger or starfish beathing as a calming skill?
Yes, breathing is a great calming skill because you can do it anywhere and anytime!
What 2 actions are included in Safe when Mrs. Callejas reviews class expectations?
Hand and feet to self
Walking feet
What does the "S" stand for in the STEP method?
S stands for say the problem (without blame)
What is something I could say to myself if I am needing to be flexible about not getting to play the game I wanted at recess?
Example: " It's okay, maybe I can play the game I want at next recess"
"This is no big deal, I can handle this."
What color does the feeling frustrated fit into?
Yellow
Name two physical movements you can do to help calm your body.
Playing at recess, doing a sport, taking a walk, riding your bike, etc.
What 2 actions are included in Respectful behaviors when Mrs. Callejas reviews ROAR explications?
-Use whole body listening
-Kind words and actions
What does the "T" stand for in the STEP method
T stands for think of solutions
Compromising can be part of flexible thinking. How could you compromise in the following situation: You and a friend both want to use the same ball during recess?
Examples:
You have the ball for 2 minutes then I get the ball for 2 minutes
You have the ball this recess and I have the ball the next recess
We play together with the ball
What Zone would it be best to use the skill of taking a deep breath?
All of the Zones
Name and demonstrate two other calming strategies that have not been named.
Examples:
Tense and release
Push, pull, dangle
Take a break
Use the calming corner
Get a drink
What make up whole body listening?
Eyes watching
Ears listening
Voice quiet
Body calm/still
When thinking of solutions, they need to have 2 important things, what are they?
In a compromise, are you expecting to get all of what you want all of the time?
No, in a compromise you should expect to get some of what you want some of the time.
Do our Zones stay the same or do they change throughout the day?
Our Zones can change throughout the day.
Describe the calming tool of grounding.
5-things you see
4-things you hear
3-things you feel
2- things you smell (or like the smell of)
1-thing you taste (or like the taste of)
What actions are included in Responsible when Mrs. Callejas reviews ROAR expectations?
Follow directions
Participate in the lesson
Allow everyone to learn
What does the "E" and "P" stand for in the STEP method?
E stands for explore the outcomes. What could happen if.
P stands for pick the best solution.
Tell how you could be flexible in the following situation: You walk into class and are surprised to see a guest teacher. You notice you start to feel a little grumpy and nervous. What can you do?
1. Stop and take a deep breath
2. Use a positive thought- " It's okay, I can handle the change today."
3. Think about how you can be successful today. Remember to use your ROAR behavior, remind yourself the guest teacher may do things a little different and that is okay.
4. Talk to another adult if needed.