Zones of Regulation
What feelings are in the green zone?
Happy, Calm, Focused, Relaxed, Feeling Okay
Show Happy
Make your own face
What can you do instead of hitting light switches when you are feeling mad?
Hit a pillow or something soft
What is confidence?
Feeling sure of yourself or good about yourself
You felt happy
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What feelings are in the blue zone?
Sad, sick, tired, bored
Show Mad
What can you do to calm down if you are frustrated with your homework?
Take deep breaths, ask for help, take a break
Who helps make you feel confident?
Mom, Sarah, Dad, Grandma
You felt angry
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What feelings are in the yellow zone
Frustrated, silly, worried, loss of some control
Show Sad
Facial expression
What can you do when you and your brother are in the yellow zone and jumping on furniture to get back to the green zone?
Play outside, take a break and continue to play in a calmer way, switch games
Tell me a time you last felt confident in yourself
Brett's explanation
something did not go your way and how you handled that situation
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What feelings are in the red zone?
Mad, terrified, out of control
Show frustrated
facial expression
How can you get back to the green zone after saying mean words to a family member?
Write your thoughts out on paper and rip them up
Tell me a time you may have not felt so confident
Brett's explanation
Tell me a time when you learned something new and felt proud of yourself
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What zone do you want to focus on staying in?
Green Zone
Show scared
Facial expression
What can you do to cope with feeling frustrated?
Play a game, take a break, talk to mom/dad/grandma, have some cold water
Who can you talk to when you are not feeling confident in yourself or you do not feel good about the things you have been doing?
Mom, Sarah, Dad, Grandma, Hope
You had the most fun
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