Zones of Regulation
Break Tools
Support
Name this Emotion

Emotional Regulation
100

Names the four Zones of Regulation 

Red zone, Yellow zone, Blue zone, Green zone 

100

What could you do at home and at day support 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 

100

Name ONE adult at school that you feel the most comfortable going to ask for help


(person's name) 

100

What emotion may you be feeling if you arrive somewhere and you don't know who or where to sit with?

Lonely, Nervous, Worried, Anxious, Shy...

100

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)


200

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 

200

What is your favorite strategy to use when you need a break?


(Insert break tool here )

200

Describe what a supportive friend would do if their friend was having a bad day at day support?

Response...

200

Name an emotion you may be feeling when you are crying 

Sad, Upset, or Frustrated. 

200

What's an example of positive  self talk when you are having a hard time with a task?


"I can ask for help and try my best!"

"I'm here to learn and get smarter!"

"Hard things get easier with practice!"


300

Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the RED zone, and when you feel that way?

What is 


Agressive 

Mad

Angry

300

Name a deep breathing technique

Lazy 8 Breathing, The Six Sides of Breathing, Finger Breathing, Counting

300

Name one adult you can go to at home for help?


(person's name)

300

Name an emotion you may be feeling if you are very sleepy.

TIRED! 

300

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)

400

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 

400

Name an exercise break you can do in your room

chair push ups, chair holds

400

Name one person or person(s) that offers you support

(person's name)

400

Name an emotion you feel when your face feels warm

embarrassed, angry

400

Turn these negative self talk statements into positive self talk statements:

"My mom is so unfair; she never lets me stay up late!"

"Im so dumb at math"

"My mom wants me to get good sleep"

"Math is hard for me now, but it'll get easier with practice"

(Other examples)

500

Name one emotion you may feel in the GREEN zone, and when you feel that way?

What is

Happy

Calm

Feeling okay 

Focused 

500

True or false: Asking to go for a walk or to get a drink and then come back to a task is a break tool? 

true

500

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....

500

Name an emotion the student may be feeling in this situation

"Person puts his/her head down on their desk and refuses to do any work."

Frustrated

Mad

Tired

Overwhelmed


500

What are the names of our inner self talk?

Inner Coach vs Inner Critic

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