Zones of Regulation
Name the 4 Zones and an emotion in each
Blue - Tired, Sad, Sick, Bored
Green - Ready to Learn, Focused, Happy, Calm
Yellow - Worried, Frustrated, Anxious, Silly/Wiggly
Red - Angry, Upset, Out of Control
Something to keep your body calm and focused
Something to help you do your work easier
Can be something you touch
Can be something you do
Ask someone in the group what their favorite calming tool is
student example
Growth mindset - believing in ourselves that we can grow smarter and stronger over time by trying new and challenging things
Fixed mindset - believing that we aren't good at something or can't do something
Yellow
Is it okay to be in a Zone other than Green?
Yes!! It is always okay to feel our feelings. The Zones help us recognize what we are feeling so that we can use a tool to help get back to the Green zone.
Give an example of a blue zone tool
Take a break, talk about your feelings, think happy thoughts, move your body, get some water or snack
Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to someone new
Hi my name is _____, what is your name? It's nice to meet you!
Change this statement to a growth mindset:
"This is too hard, I can't do it."
I will try
I can do it
I can ask for help
What strategies do you use to cope with stress?
Read
Video Games
Meditation
Deep Breathing
Talk to Family/Friends
Journal Thoughts
Workout
What is a trigger?
A trigger is something that causes you to move outside your green zone. There can be external and internal triggers (ex - demanding school work, losing a game, lack of sleep, being sick).
Give an example of the "self talk" tool
I can do this!
I am smart!
This is challenging but I will try!
Ask someone in the group if they had a superpower what would it be and why?
student example
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Share with the group something that makes you feel stressed
Lots of homework
Pressure to do well on EOGs
Nervous about making friends
You got a bad grade on an assignment you worked really hard on. What Zone would you be in?
Yellow - Frustrated
Red - Angry, Upset
What do you do if you try a tool but it is not helping?
Ask for help from teacher or parent, share feelings, try another tool
Name everyone in the class (including teachers!)
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Give an example of a growth mindset and fixed mindset with this problem:
You got a bad grade on an assignment you worked hard on.
Growth - I can try better next time, I can practice asking for help, I can learn from my mistakes.
Fixed - I am stupid and never going to get a good grade.
Ask someone in the group what is the most stressful part of their day
certain class, taking test, homework time?
Tell the group about a time you were in the Red Zone. Did you use a tool?
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Tell the group about a time you used a tool. Did it help?
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Tell the group a joke
Why didn't the skeleton go to school?
His heart wasn't in it
Greater ability to work through challenges
Increased self esteem
Increased learning leads to becoming smarter
More willing to step outside of comfort zone and take risks
Reach meaningful goals
Have a more positive attitude
Higher academic achievement
More positive social experiences
When situations seem threatening to us, our bodies react quickly to supply protection by preparing to take action. What is this response to stress called?
Fight or flight response