Thought, Feeling, or Behavior?
Someone might feel this way when...
Zones of Regulation
Size of the Problem
Coping Skills/Calming Down
100

Angry

What is a feeling?

100

... their family pet died.

What is sad?

100

What is the calm, "ready to learn" zone?

What is the Green Zone?

100

Someone is quietly singing a song you do not like:

A) Big

B) Medium

C)Small

C) Small

100

When I'm feeling angry I can:

A) Yell at everyone I see

B) Break things

C) Take deep breaths

C) Take deep breaths 

200

Clenching/squeezing my fists 

What is a behavior?

200

... they did really good on a test.

What is happy, excited, proud, etc.?

200
Name one emotion that would be in the Blue Zone

What is sad, bored, tired, etc.?

200

A peer hits you in the lunch room:

A) Big

B) Medium

C)Small

B) Medium

200

When I feel sad I can:

A) Talk to someone about it

B) Run away 

C) Act like nothing is wrong

A) Talk to someone about it


300
Scared

What is a feeling?

300

... their friend spread a rumor about them.

What is angry, upset, mad, disappointed, etc.?

300

What zone are you in if you have no control of your body or emotions?

What is the Red Zone?

300

A fire started in the classroom:

A) Big

B) Medium

C)Small

A) Big

300

True of False: Everyone uses the same strategies to deal with their feelings

A) True

B) False

B) False, people can have different strategies that work for them

400

"I hate this game"

What is a thought?

400

... their brother/sister jumps out at them.

What is scared, frightened, upset?

400

How are you feeling if you are in the Yellow Zone?

What is silly, excited, dysregulated, a little out of control, etc.?

400

Your video game runs out of battery and turns off:

A) Big

B) Medium

C)Small

C) Small

400

People who can help me calm down are:

A) Nobody 

B) Teachers, parents, or friends

C) Strangers

B) Teachers, parents, of friends can help us calm down... sometimes even our pets!

500

Yelling at someone

What is a behavior?

500

... they do not understand what is happening.

What is confused, anxious, nervous, etc.?

500

What emotion may you be feeling in the Red Zone?

What is angry, frustrated, super excited, etc.?

500

It starts raining and your field trip is changed at the last minute:

A) Big

B) Medium

C)Small

C) Small, why?

B) Medium, why?

500

What is your favorite way to calm down when you are really mad and why?

My favorite coping skill/strategy is...

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