Zones
I am ready to learn! What zone am I in?
The Green Zone!
What does the S in SOAR stand for?
Stay focused on learning!
What does the O in SOAR stand for?
Offer help when you can!
What does the A in SOAR stand for?
Ask for help when you need it!
What does the R in SOAR stand for?
Respect yourself and others in your community!
What is something I might be feeling if I am in the blue zone?
Tired, Bored, Sad, Sick, Moving Slowly
Name one thing that helps you stay focused on learning.
Taking deep breaths, asking clarifying questions, calm classroom/mindfulness, etc.
Give one example of how you can help someone.
Help you parent put away groceries, help your teacher pass out papers, help a classmate clean up their workspace, etc.
Tell us about one time you asked for help.
multiple answers
True or False: Wearing your mask is a way to show respect to others in school and the community.
True.
Name two emotions you might be feeling if you are in the yellow zone.
Frustrated, Worried, Silly, Excited, Losing some control.
Name one thing that stops you from staying focused on learning.
Loud noises, unclear expectations, distractions on technology, etc.
Give one example of when someone has helped you.
Helped carry your belongings, held the door for you, helped with a task you were having difficulty with, helped find something you lost, etc.
Tell us about one time someone asked you for help.
multiple answers.
True or False: It is respectful to ignore someone when they say hello and ask how you are doing today.
False.
What are some ways you might be acting if you are in the Red zone?
Screaming/yelling, cursing, hitting, being mean to others, out of control
Emily is working on her learning task but is confused about what to do so she stops working and starts talking to a classmate. What can she do to help refocus on learning?
Ask a clarifying question.
DeAndre is walking up the stairs to class. He trips and drops all his belongings. What can you do to help?
Help pick up his belongings.
Sofía is trying to log into her school email but has been locked out of her account. What should she do?
Ask a teacher for help.
What are some things that make you feel respected?
Being kind, making eye contact, being an active listener, respecting your space, respecting your belongings, etc.
Toby just found out his plans to go to his friends birthday party got cancelled because someone got covid. What zone might Toby be in? Why?
Blue: Sad
Yellow: Frustrated, worried, nervous
Red: Angry, scared
Jordan is working on a class project but a near by classmate is listening to a video near by and the loud noise is distracting him from getting his work done. What can he do to stay focused?
Put on noise canceling headphones.
Politely ask his classmate to put on headphones to listen to the video.
You walk into class and see Ms. Dworkin cleaning up trash and supplies left around the classroom from the previous class. What can you do to help?
Help pick up and throw away the trash and put away the supplies.
Wren is going through a difficult situation at home and is having a hard time coping with their emotions and focusing in school. Who can they ask for help?
A trusted adult, a teacher, school counselor or social worker, Ms. Anderson, or Ms. Jesse
Juan is giving a presentation in class. How can you show him respect?
Being an active listener. Asking questions and making comments.