Zones of Regulation
Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the GREEN zone, and when you feel that way?
What is
Happy
Calm
Feeling okay
Focused
What could you do at home and at school when you get annoyed, angry, overwhelmed, or have feelings of anxiety?
Take a break, use a fidget, take a deep breath, take a walk, get a drink of water, talk to an adult
Name ONE adult at school that you feel the most comfortable going to ask for help
(person's name)
What emotion may you be feeling if you get to the cafeteria and you don't know who or where to sit with?
Lonely, Nervous, Worried, Anxious, Shy...
Give an example of a poor way to cope with feeling frustrated/angry? and why is it a poor choice?
Name calling... may hurt someone's feelings
Hitting/kicking/throwing... someone can get hurt
(other examples)
Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the BLUE zone, and when you feel that way?
What is
Sad
Bored
Tired
Hurt
What is your favorite strategy to use when you need a break?
(Insert break tool here )
Describe what a supportive friend would do if their friend was having a bad day at school?
Ask if they want to talk about it, give them a hug or pat on the back, remind them why they are special/what they like best about them...
Name an emotion you may be feeling when you are crying
Sad, Upset, or Frustrated.
What's an example of positive self talk when you are having a hard time with classwork?
"I can ask for help and try my best!"
"I'm here to learn and get smarter!"
"Hard things get easier with practice!"
Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the YELLOW zone, and when you feel that way?
What is
Frustrated
Worried
Silly
Excited
Loss of control
Name a deep breathing technique
Any type of deep breathing technique.
Name one adult you can go to at home for help?
(person's name)
Name an emotion you feel when your face feels warm
embarrassed, angry
How can you turn this Negative self talk into Positive self-talk?
"I will never be allowed to watch tv or play on the tablet!"
"As soon as I'm done with this work I get to play!"
(Other example)
Name one emotion you may feel in the RED zone, and when you feel that way?
What is
Aggressive
Mad
Angry
True or false: Asking to go for a walk or to get a drink and come back to class is a break tool?
true
What clues can other people see when I am getting upset and need a break?
I get quiet or stop talking, I stop doing my work or activity, My voice gets loud....
Name an emotion the student may be feeling in this situation
"Student puts his/her head down on their desk and refuses to do any homework."
Frustrated
Mad
Tired
Overwhelmed
Turn these negative self talk statements into positive self talk statements:
"Im so dumb at math"
"Math is hard for me now, but it'll get easier with practice"
(Other examples)