Zones
I'm so angry I feel like hitting someone! What zone am I in?
Red Zone
I am in the red zone, I am very upset and I feel like punching someone...what can I do to calm down?
Take a deep breath, take a break
My friend won't share her slime
Talk it out, ask to share and take turns, make a deal
Someone is making noises while I'm trying to work
Ignore it
What does the O in GROWS stand for?
Own your actions
I'm feeling calm and ready to learn, what zone am I in?
Green Zone
I am really sad about something that is happening at home, what can I do?
Talk to someone, draw or write, take a break, listen to music, do something fun
People are spreading rumors about me
Talk it out, Tell them to stop
My friends are getting a drink and they are not supposed to be doing that right now
Ignore it! (don't tattle! It's not dangerous and it doesn't involve you :)
What are the QCT Elementary mascots?
Beaver and Orca
I didn't get any sleep last night and I have no energy for school. What zone am I in?
Blue Zone
I have a lot of energy and don't feel like doing my writing right now. What can I do?
Take deep breaths, take a break, get a drink of water, tell myself to focus
I knocked over someone's drink and they're really mad at me but it was an accident!
Apologize, offer to help clean it up
People are cheating and calling mean names in the game we are playing
Go to another game
What is your teacher's favorite animal?
???
I'm so excited about my new video game and I can't stop talking and thinking about it. What zone am I in?
Yellow Zone
I am in the green zone! How do I stay in the green zone?
Listen, tell myself to stay focused, help someone, think of something fun I will get to do if I finish my work
Someone keeps making noises and bothering you while you're trying to work and you've tried ignoring it but you can't focus on your work.
Tell them to stop.
My friend told me to go away and I'm really mad
Wait and cool off
Can your brain change? If you get angry a lot, can you learn to react in a different way?
Yes!
I'm feeling agitated...something is bothering me and I keep making "grrr" and "uggghhh" noises when I think about it. What zone am I in?
Yellow Zone
I got mad at my friend and now I'm really worried I'll be left out of my group of friends and everyone will take their side. What can I do to feel better?
Take a break, use a fidget, talk to someone about my problem, think of what to say to my friend to solve the problem (apologize?)
Someone tells you they are going to beat someone else up at next recess
Tell an adult you trust! This is a big problem
People are gossiping about someone
Walk away
Name a type of breathing to do when you're upset or SHOW us how to take a good deep breath
Square breathing, cupcake breathing, breathing ball, deep breath