Name the Zone
What zone are in if you are happy, calm and ready to learn?
The Green Zone!
This Tangled character is a great example of Passive communication - at first, she stayed quiet even when she felt upset.
Rapunzel
This is a quiet place you can go in the classroom, Ms. Agnew's office, or at home when you need a break.
Calm/cozy corner.
True or false: Everyone has a personal bubble and it is always the same size. No one's personal bubble is bigger or smaller than anyone else's.
What is Ms. Agnew's favorite book series?
This is the zone you are in if you are feeling super excited or very silly.
The Yellow Zone!
This Lion King villain is aggressive. He yells and tries to get his way by being mean.
Scar
Moving your body like jumping, dancing, or stretching can help you feel better. This is called___________.
Physical activity, exercise, or movement.
True or false: You have done a meditation called "The Protection Bubble" for one of Ms. Agnew's lessons.
True!
Where is Ms. Agnew from?
Texas - Hook 'em Horns!
Name two things you can do to help yourself move from the Red Zone back to the Green Zone.
Deep breathing, splash cold water on your face or neck, talk to an adult, exercise, use a stress ball or other fidget, distract yourself, etc. Any valid coping skill!
If you are saying how you feel, listening to others, and using a calm voice, you are showing this style of communication:
a) Aggressive
b) Assertive
c) Passive
b) Assertive
True or False: If you are feeling sad, listening to sad music or watching a sad show will help.
False! While many of us like to listen to/watch things that match our mood, listening to sad music or shows will not help over time. Instead, you should distract yourself with something that you know will make you laugh! (Opposite action)
If I am very angry and in the red zone, my personal bubble is probably _____________ than usual.
Hint: size
Larger/bigger!
When we are in the red zone, we likey need more personal space than usual.
What is Ms. Agnew's first name?
Morgan :)
Correctly place these emotions with their respective zone:
1) Gratefulness
2) Worried
3) Jealous
4) Lonely
Gratefulness - Green Zone
Worried - Yellow Zone
Jealous - Yellow OR Red Zone
Lonely - Blue Zone
If someone is using aggressive communication, they might do this with their body and/or voice.
Yell, cross their arms, point, make mean faces, say hurtful things.
Which of these is NOT a valid coping skill?
a) Taking a nap/oversleeping
b) Taking your dog on a walk/run
c) Taking a bubble bath
d) Meditating
a) Taking a nap
- While sleep is very important, oversleeping is not a good coping skill because it is a way of avoiding our stressor/problems. Oversleeping=escapism
When you give someone space who has asked for it, you are showing this very important trait.
Hint: think of our past virtues of the month
Kindness OR Compassion OR Respect
How many siblings does Ms. Agnew have?
+50 points if you know their age(s)!
One! She has one little brother who is 18 years old.
True or False: It is possible and OKAY to be in all the Zones at one time?
True!
We can feel lots of different emotions at the same time.
Name all 3 styles of communication and give examples of each. (Disney examples are acceptable)
Passive, assertive, & aggressive.
Examples vary.
Correctly identify which of the following are coping skills:
a) Jumping jacks
b) Yelling at a friend
c) Drawing a picture/journaling
d) Hugging a stuffed animal
e) Throwing your pencil
f) Taking 10 deep breaths
a) Jumping jacks - YES
b) Yelling at a friend - NO
c) Drawing a picture/journaling - YES
d) Hugging a stuffed animal - YES
e) Throwing your pencil - NO
f) Taking 10 deep breaths - YES
You see someone crying on the playground but when you tried to ask what's wrong, they ran away. What type of bubble do they likely have right now? How can you help/what can you say while still respecting their space?
Their bubble is probably BIG. They likely need some space and will need support later. You should tell a teacher or trusted adult and check on them later!
Say something like "I'm here if you need me."
How long has Ms. Agnew worked at CKS?
2 years!