Zones of Regulation
Name 2-3 emotions in the green zone.
Happy, calm, okay
Name 2 calm down strategies.
taking deep breaths, taking a break, going for a walk, drinking water, etc.
What is the difference between flexible and rigid thinking?
Flexible- when things change, we change too and staying positive about that change
Rigid- not willing to try new things, only wanting your own idea
What can you say to a friend if you want to start playing with them?
Do you want to play?
Can you play with me?
What game do you want to play with?
Act out a yellow zone emotion and use a calm down strategy!
good job!
Name 2-3 emotions in the blue zone.
sad, tired, bored
True or False: Everyone should use the same clam down strategies.
False
Share one strategy to be flexible
Add thoughts together
Let it go
Brainstorm
Make a new choice
True or False: It's expected to take a toy from a friend without asking.
False
Pretend you are tired and in the blue zone. Act out a "recharge" strategy that can help you get back in the green zone!
take a break, color, talk about it, think happy thoughts, movement
excited, worried, scared
Share a time that you used a calm down strategy.
thank you
True or False: Being flexible adds to the fun and takes less time
True
What can you say to someone if they have a toy/game you want?
Can I play too?
Can I have a turn?
May I please see it?
Can I have it when you're done?
Pretend you are having a conversation about animals. Show us how you can keep the conversation going!
:)
Name 2-3 emotions in the red zone.
furious, terrified, angry
What is a calm down strategy that you can use in the classroom?
take deep breaths, ask to get water, ask for help
Share an example of someone being rigid
only wanting your idea, not letting others have a turn, not letting others go first, not willing to change/compromise
You see two friends playing Exploding Kittens, how can you join them?
- use your eyes to look at them
- bring your body closer to them
- ask if you can join
Act out an emotion, and see if the call can guess it. Remember to use body language clues!
good job!
Share a time that you were in the blue zone. What strategy did you use?
Thank you.
Demonstrate 2 calm down strategies!
(counting to 10, taking deep breaths, thinking happy thoughts, wall pushes)
Share an example of someone being flexible
trying a new place, being okay with a different choice/idea, letting someone else go first
What do you do or say if someone says "no" when you ask to join/play with them?
- find another friend to play with
- suggest a different game
- ask if you can play with them later
You and a friend disagree on what structure to build
nice job!