Zones Check
About Our Friends
Reading the Room
Size of Problem
100
If I am in the green zone, how am I feeling?
Happy, calm, focused, relaxed, and ready to go!
100
Who has a stuffie named Froggy?
Sam
100
True or false: it is important for us to read the room because it helps us know what action to do
True
100
True or false: If I have a small problem, it is expected for me to have a small reaction
True
200
Emily is feeling tired, sad, and low-energy today. What zone is Emily in today?
Blue zone
200
Who had a baseball tryout last week?
Leo
200
Remember to STOP and Read the Room! What does the "T" in STOP stand for?
A) Test
B) Time
C) Temperature
D) Toes
B) Time!
200
What size is this problem - small, medium, or big?
You are in class working when your pencil breaks, and now it needs to be sharpened.
Small
300
If I am in the yellow zone, how am I feeling?
- Nervous
- Silly
- Confused
- Excited
300
Who loves to talk about science and physics?
Jace
300
Listen to this story. How do you think Jack feels? What would you do?
It's the first day at a new school! I am so excited. Then I see Jack. He's standing in front of school, but he's not going in yet. He's biting his nails, and he's frowning, and he's all alone.
Jack feels nervous for the first day of school! I would
300
What size is this problem - small, medium, or big?
You accidentally forgot your lunch at home today. You feel a little hungry at lunchtime.
Medium
400
How is the red zone different from the blue zone?
In the red zone, you might feel angry or out of control.
In the blue zone, you might feel tired, sad, or sick.
400
Who loves to play Uno during centers?
Malcolm
400
Listen to this story and think about how Emily could have read the room! What would you do?
It just snowed yesterday. There is ice all over the ground. Today, Emily wanted to ride her new bike, so she ran outside, jumped on her bike, and started to ride on the sidewalk. The bike slipped and she fell down!
- Notice the space! - There is ice on the ground
- Notice the time! - It just snowed yesterday
- Think about what can happen if you ride your bike on the ice
- Look around before riding your bike, and see the ice!
- Maybe decide not to ride your bike today, or bike somewhere else, or wear extra protection!
400
What size is this problem - small, medium, or big?
You were trying out a new trick on your skateboard, but you hurt your leg! The doctor said it is broken, and you need to rest for a few months.
Big
500
I am feeling like I'm in the yellow zone. What are some good ways I can move to the green zone?
- Take deep breaths
- Walk away
- Move my body
500
Who taught the teachers how to play chess?
Marlow
500
Listen to this story and think about how you would read the room! What would you do?
Marc’s birthday is coming up, so he passed out some birthday invitations in class. He gave invitations to all his friends, but he didn’t give one to Luke who was also sitting with them. Later, Marc saw Luke crying and talking to his mom.
Luke is sad because he didn't get invited to the party with all his friends.
You could
- Talk to Luke about it
- Invite Luke to your party
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500
I was playing a great game of Uno with my friends - but then I lost the game! I said some mean words to my friends, pushed all the cards off the table, and left.
Was this an expected reaction, too BIG of a reaction, or too SMALL of a reaction? What could you have done?
This reaction was too big. The problem is small, so it is expected to have a small reaction.