You woke up feeling under the weather (sick). The day is moving slower than usual.
Blue zone.
You are first to raise your hand, but Ms. Nunez is calling on others before you.
(Hint: think about sizing this problem and then think of the coping skill.)
Think of something positive - everyone gets a chance. Keep going!!
I don't understand something.
Raise your hand, and ask for help.
At recess, we are getting ready to play a new game but it is time to clean up and get ready to go back inside. You really wanted to play.
What zone? Why?
*Dab*
You are nervous about not finishing your work on time. Your body feels anxious; be cautious.
Yellow zone.
(Hint: size the problem first, then pick a skill.)
Brush it off, take a deep breath. Play again or try something else.
You can't find your flare pen.
Raise your hand, and ask for a new one.
It is ok to run down the stairs.
True or false?
False - walking is the safest way.
You did not get your choice. You feel angry about it.
Red zone.
You run out of time in the middle of the best part of a new game. It's time to turn it off.
(Hint: size the problem first, then think of a skill.)
Remember there is always a next time; take a moment to take some deep breaths, read a book, continue with the next part of the day / work.
In the hall, we _______, with our ______ voice.
Walk ; indoor / quiet.
At recess, you are excited to play cops. You are given a warning about how fast you are going. You ride the bike fast again and crash into Amanda's leg, who was getting off a bike.
What is the problem? What should you have done?
I was riding the bike too fast. Follow instruction to reduce my speed.
You are trying to work on your math, but the class is a bit loud. This is making you feel a little anxious as it is distracting.
Yellow zone.
You were given a warning about how you are using the bikes on the playground. You are excited and forget to not repeat the same mistake. You are told you need some time away from the bikes.
Stop and think about the problem, take a deep breath, talk to an adult, pick a new activity.
When learning, my body is _______ in a chair, my voice is ____ unless I am ______, and I _____ my ____ to answer, ask or comment.
During morning work, you knock your chair over and spill Fionas water. Before math, Ms. Nunez reminds you to be cautious.
How can we be cautious for math?
Remain in our seat. Push our chair in if we want to stand and do work.
You are getting high 5s for working hard.
Green zone.
Ms. Nunez changes the line order a bit without telling the class. You are not the line leader for 3 days.
Think about how you feel before using your body to express; use your words and express how this feels to Ms. Nunez, be mindful that everyone gets a turn, be flexible.
You were working so hard to finish your math work, that you used up your brain break time. The class is preparing for the next activity. You are upset, and really want the brain break. You want to tell Ms. Nunez but she is busy.
Raise my hand, and when she sees it; prepare my materials while I wait for her patiently.
Remind me what each letter in your name stands for when we think about the coping skills we have worked on.
R. A. M. Z. Y.
R = Read a book.
A= ask for help.
M = mindfulness (happy / positive thoughts)
Z = Zone check (check your zone).
Y = You can turn it around!!