Zones of Regulation -
Colors
Colors
Name the 4 colors for our zones.
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red
Do ALL of the tools work for everyone?
No, everyone has to find the tools that work for them.
True or False:
You can be in more than one zone at a time.
True
Name one example of an expected Behavior
Listening to the teacher
Sitting calmly
Using my words
Using a coping strategy
How does it make other's feel if you use unexpected behavior?
uncomfortable or confused
What Zone do these feelings belong to? - Angry, out of control
The Red Zone
Name your favorite Tool Box strategy
Examples:
Deep Breaths, going for a walk, listening to music, squeezing your hands, jumping jacks, pushing the wall, Lazy 8 breathing.
What Zone are we in when we are READY TO LEARN?
The Green Zone
How do expected Behaviors make other people feel?
Calm
Safe
Good
Happy
When a problem is small, what size should our response be?
Small
What zone do these feelings belong to? - Worried, frustrated, silly, excited, nervous.
The Yellow Zone
What is an example of a calming technique?
Deep breathing, taking a break, getting a drink of water, coloring, talking to a trusted adult, going for a walk, squeezing a stress ball.
How does your body feel in the blue zone?
Your body has low energy in the blue zone, it is moving slowly.
Give an example of an unexpected behavior?
Yelling
Swearing
Stomping feet
Pushing
Show an example of a calming strategy.
expected behaviors
What zone do these feelings belong to? - Happy, focused, calm, proud, relaxed.
The Green Zone
What is an example of a breathing strategy
Lazy 8 Breathing, Take a deep Breath, Six sides of breathing
How does your body feel in the yellow zone?
Your body has some extra energy. Your body may be beginning to lose control.
How do unexpected behaviors make other people feel?
Uncomfortable
Unsafe
Sad
Upset
Bad
What could someone do if they are having an UNexpected behavior?
What zone do these feelings belong to? - Bored, Sick, Sad, Tired
Blue Zone
What Zone are you in right now?
(multiple options)
How does your body feel in the red zone?
Your body has a lot of extra energy, too much to contain. You may feel out of control.
Do you have control over your own behaviors?
Yes!
What makes a problem a BIG problem?
Affects lots of people, someone is hurt, it will take a long time to fix