Expected Vs Unexpected Behaviors
Strategies
Zones of Regulation
Scenario
Personal Bubble
100

John is yelling out the answers in class. Is that expected or unexpected?

Unexpected

100

When Abe went to school, he was a new student that was afraid to meet new friends, what strategies can he use to calm body? 

Deep breathing, squish toys, swing. 

100

Paul went to school on his first day, he felt sad because his mom did not know he did not pack lunch today. What zone would he be in?

Blue Zone
100

Jeff cut the line when everyone was waiting their turn for food. What would you do?

Tell the teacher!

100

You asked to give someone a high five after they scored a goal. Did this invade someone's personal bubble? 

NO

200

When John went out to recess, he was yelling, screaming, and pushing others. Is it expected or unexpected of John to act this way?

Unexpected 

200

When you take a deep breath in through your nose, and then breath out of your mouth. What strategy is this?

Deep breathing

200

What strategy can you use when you are feeling in the yellow zone?

Deep Breathing

200

Dan went into the store and attempted to steal stickers from the shelf. What would you do?

I would tell store clerk. 

200

When Paul goes to school, he had to move to a different assigned seat at the lunch table. He throws his food at someone else because he is mad. Did he intrude someone's personal bubble?

YES

300

Paul was told to put his video games away and come to dinner. So, Paul turned his console off and went to dinner. Was this expected or unexpected to behave this way?

Expected!

300

What is something that Abe can use when it is hard to sit still at school? 

Ask for fidget toy and wiggle cushion!

300

When Abraham Lincoln was our president, he was in the green zone! What emotions would he feel?

Happy, Calm, Focused, etc.

300

There's a fire at your home! What would you do?

Call 911 or tell an adult!

300

Tell me a time someone intruded your personal bubble.

Different answers.

400

My sister was running in the parking lot, so I followed her. Expected or unexpected?

Unexpected

400
What is a strategy?

It helps calm your body!

400

Amy threw a ball at her friends without looking, hitting them in the face. What zone might her friend's be in?

Red & Blue Zone

400

Someone wanted to join your game. What would you do?

I would say yes

400

How far apart should you be from another friend?

An arms length away.

500

When Paul is at school, a bully pushes him. He told the teacher after this.  

Expected Behavior 

500

When Abe went to school, he was having a tough time holding pencil correctly. What could he use on his pencil to help?

A pencil holder! 

Ask a teacher for help! 

500

Name an emotion and strategy in each zone.

Blue Zone: Sad; Deep breathing

Green Zone: Happy; Swing

Yellow Zone: Excited; Stress ball squeezes 

Red Zone: Angry; Use positive words/take space. 

500

Your parent told you to wait to go into the pool until they're home. But, you really want to go in the pool in the short end. What would you do?

Wait until my parent is there

500

A bully was cutting line and rubbing shoulders into everyone. Did he intrude on others personal bubbles?

YES

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