What Zone?
What zone are you in when you feel calm and ready to learn?
Green
Name one feeling you might have when you are upset
Angry, sad, frustrated, worried, etc.
What happens to your heart when you are scared?
It may beat faster
You notice you are starting to feel frustrated. Is it better to notice it early or wait until you are extremely upset?
Notice it early
You are coloring and feel calm. What zone are you in?
Green
What zone might you be in when you feel worried or frustrated?
Yellow
Name one feeling that might give you a “yellow” warning
Worried, nervous, frustrated, annoyed, etc.
What might happen to your breathing when you are nervous?
It may become faster or heavier
You are feeling overwhelmed by lots of noise. What is one change you could make to help your body?
Move somewhere quieter, cover your ears, ask for a break, etc.
Your stomach feels like butterflies before a test. What might your body be telling you?
You may be nervous or worried
What zone might you be in when your feelings feel VERY big?
Red
What is one feeling that can make your body feel hot?
Anger, embarrassment, fear, etc.
What might your hands do when you are nervous?
Sweat, shake, fidget, feel cold, etc.
You are angry and want to yell at someone. What could you do BEFORE deciding what to say?
Pause, take a breath, take space, or count before responding
Someone takes your toy and your fists become tight. What zone might you be moving toward?
Yellow or Red
True or False: Being in the Red Zone means you are bad
False
Can you feel more than one emotion at the same time?
Yes
our shoulders are tight and your fists are clenched. What is your body telling you?
You may be stressed, angry, worried, or overwhelmed
What can you do if you are already feeling VERY upset?
Take space, use calming breaths, ask for help, go somewhere quiet, etc.
You are nervous about a test, but you can still breathe and keep working. What zone might you be in?
Yellow
Can you move from one zone to another? How?
Yes, feelings and body states can change, and coping skills can help
Why is it helpful to notice your feelings early?
So you can use a coping skill before feelings become too big
Name three physical clues that might tell you you're getting overwhelmed
Fast heartbeat, sweaty hands, tense muscles, hot face, fast breathing, etc.
You tried one coping strategy, but you still feel upset. Does that mean you failed? What could you do next?
No! Try a different strategy or combine strategies, such as hugging a stuffy + breathing + asking for help
Your heart is racing, your face is hot, and you want to yell. What clues is your body giving you, and what could you do?
Your body is showing strong stress/anger signals; take space, breathe slowly, and use a calming strategy