NAME THAT ZONE
FEELING FACES
BODY CLUES
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
BONUS: ZONE MIX UP
100
What zone are you in when you feel sleepy?
Blue
100
What emotion is this face showing?
Happy
100
Your shoulders are relaxed, your face is smiling — what Zone?
Green
100
Your friend cuts in line — what can you do to stay in the Green Zone?
Use words, deep breaths
100
Can you be in more than one Zone at once?
Yes, you can be in more than one Zone at once.
Our feelings don’t always fit perfectly into one color or category — they can mix together or change quickly.
200
Which Zone do you use when you’re calm and ready to learn?
Green
200
What emotion is this?
Worried
200
Your heart beats fast, palms sweaty — what might you be feeling?
Anxious or Nervous
200
You lose a game — what Zone might you be in and how can you calm down?
Red/Yellow; take a breath, count to 10
200
Why is the Green Zone good for learning?
The Green Zone is good for learning because it’s the “just right” zone — the place where your brain and body feel calm, focused, and ready to think clearly.
300
What Zone are you in when you feel nervous before a test?
Yellow
300
What emotion might you feel if your pet is sick?
Sad
300
What happens to your body when you feel mad?
Clench fists, face gets hot
300
You see your friend crying — what Zone are they in? What can you say?
Blue; “Are you okay?” “Do you want to talk?
300
How can you help a friend move from Red to Green?
When a friend is in the Red Zone, they might feel angry, frustrated, or out of control. Their body is full of big energy, and their brain isn’t ready to think or talk calmly yet.
So our job as a helper is to be calm, patient, and kind — not to “fix” them, but to help them feel safe again.
400
What Zone do you move into when you are really angry?
Red
400
What emotion is shown when someone’s eyebrows are down and fists are tight?
Angry
400
What happens when you’re tired or sad?
slow body, droopy eyes
400
You’re about to yell — what’s a calm-down tool you could use?
walk away, breathing, talk to teacher
400
What Zone do you think your teacher is in when the class is calm and quiet?
When the class is calm and quiet, your teacher is probably in the 💚 Green Zone — just like students are when they’re feeling calm, focused, and ready to learn.