GREEN ZONE
When someone is in the Green Zone, how are they most likely feeling?
A. What is Angry and yelling
B. What is Calm and ready to learn
C. What is Very sleepy
D. What is Out of control
B. What is Calm and ready to learn
Name two coping tools that could help someone when they feel worried, frustrated, or overwhelmed.
A. What is meditation and punching a wall
B. What is Breathing fast and grounding
C. What is popping bubble wrap loudly in class and positive affirmations
D. What is square breathing and a stress ball
D. What is square breathing and a stress ball
What feelings might someone have when they are in the Red Zone?
A. What is frustrated and angry
B. What is disappointed and disgusted
C. What is terrified and silly/wiggly
D. What is annoyed and furious
D. What is annoyed and furious
Scenario:
A student feels sad after an argument with a friend before school. Throughout the day they seem withdrawn and distracted.
Question:
What are at least two strategies could help this student manage their emotions and return to a more regulated state?
What are talking to an adult/friend, positive affirmations, deep breaths, grounding, drawing, etc
Which situation best shows a student in the Green Zone?
A. What is A student yelling because they lost a game
B. What is A student calmly finishing their classwork and listening to the teacher
C. What is A student falling asleep at their desk
D. What is A student crying loudly
B. What is A student calmly finishing their classwork and listening to the teacher
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What might a teacher notice about a student who is in the Yellow Zone?
A. What is they are smiling
B. What is they are nodding because they understand the teacher
C. What is they are laughing loudly while the teacher is teaching
D. What is they are coughing
C. What is they are laughing loudly while the teacher is teaching
What are some body signals that tell you that you are entering the Red Zone?
A. What are relaxed muscles and irritated stomach
B. What are irritated stomach and loud mind
C. What are irritated stomach and clenched fist
D. What are listening ears and cool body temperature
C. What are irritated stomach and clenched fist
Scenario:
Maria received a low score on a test she studied hard for. She does not want to participate in class discussions.
Question:
Name at least three feelings that Maria might be experiencing in the Blue Zone, and what are at least three coping skills/calm down tools she could use to help improve her mood?
What are sad, sick, hurt, embarrassed and disappointed.
What are positive affirmations, journaling, deep breathing, grounding, looking at pictures, listening to music, singing, drawing, fidget, ask an adult/peer for help
Why is the Green Zone considered a good zone for learning?
A. Your body feels calm and your brain can focus on tasks
B. Your body feels very tired and slow
C. Your body is full of anger and frustration
D. Your body feels out of control
A. Your body feels calm and your brain can focus on tasks
If a classmate is in the Yellow Zone, what is one way you could help them or give them space?
1. Tell them "If you need anything I am here for you"
2. Ask "Do you need a hug"/"Pat on the back"
3. Tell them "I am going to give you some space"
4. Avoid trying to fix it
5. Reduce communication
6. If they are wanting to talk listen to them
7. Stay calm
Why is it important to use coping strategies when you are in the Red Zone?
A. So you can avoid responsibility
B. To help your body regain control and prevent harmful actions
C. So others will not notice your feelings
D. To stay angry longer
B. To help your body regain control and prevent harmful actions
Scenario:
After staying up very late studying, Jordan comes to school feeling extremely tired. During class, he puts his head down on his desk and has trouble focusing on the lesson.
Question:
What zone and feeling is Jordan most likely in, and what are at least two strategies that could help him move toward the Green Zone?
What is Blue Zone and tired. Drinking water, eating a snack, eating lunch, going to brain break or recess.
Which strategy could help a student stay in the Green Zone during a challenging assignment?
A. Ignoring the task
B.Arguing with classmates
C. Using positive self-talk and taking deep breaths
D. Leaving the classroom without permission
C. Using positive self-talk and taking deep breaths
Why is it important to notice when you are in the Yellow Zone before moving to the Red Zone?
So that you don't become so emotionally upset that you get mad and or become mean
After someone has calmed down from the Red Zone, what is the best next step?
A. Pretend nothing happened
B. Blame others for the situation
C. Reflect on what happened and repair any harm caused
D. Leave the situation without talking about it
C. Reflect on what happened and repair any harm caused
Scenario:
Chris did not like how his friends were playing the game and decides to sit by himself instead of continuing to play the game that he usually enjoys.
Question:
What are at least two feelings he might be experiencing, and what are at least two coping skills/calm down tools he could use to change his situation?
What are, sad, hurt, disappointed.
What are saying positive affirmations "It's just a game have fun and keep trying", taking a deep breath, talking to an adult, taking a quick break to calm down and going back into the game.
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Why is it important for students to recognize when they are in the Green Zone?
A. Because it means they will never experience other emotions
B. Because it means they do not need coping skills
C. Because it prevents them from ever feeling stressed
D. Because it helps them understand when they are calm, focused, and ready to use learning strategies effectively
D. Because it helps them understand when they are calm, focused, and ready to use learning strategies effectively
What are two body signals that might tell you your body is entering the Yellow Zone?
1. Loud Mind
2. Aching Muscles
3. Irritated stomach
4. Fidgeting hands
5. No eye contact
6. Droopy eyes
7. Frowning
8. Hot temperature
9. Headache
Scenario:
During group work, Alex feels very frustrated because his teammates are not listening to his ideas. His heart is beating fast and he wants to yell.
Question:
Name at least three body signals Alex should notice that show he may be entering the Red Zone?
What are tense muscles, increased heart rate, clenched jaws or fist, grinding teeth, raised eyebrows, fast breathing, hot body temperature, irritated stomach, loud mind, not able to listen and sweating
Sam made several mistakes on a math assignment and begins thinking, “I’m just bad at math.”
Question:
Name at least one feeling...
And...
How could positive self-talk/Affirmations or a coping strategy help Sam move out of the Blue Zone?
A. What is it couldn't
B. What is I don't know
C. What is Positive Self-Talk/Affirmations or a coping strategy can make him more frustrated
D. What is Positive Self-Talk/Affirmations or a coping strategy can help Sam to calm down his body, mind
What are embarrassed or disappointed
D. What is Positive Self-Talk/Affirmations or a coping strategy can help Sam to calm down his body, mind