The Zones
Expected/Unexpected/ Sparks/Bugs
Size of the Problem
What Zone Are They In?
Regulation Skills
100

In this zone, we are calm, relaxed and ready to learn.

Green Zone

100
How does an unexpected behaviour make yourself and others feel? 
Could be in the red, yellow or blue zone. 

Uncomfortable, nervous, scared. 

100

Someone cuts in front of you when you are lining up for the gym. What is the size of the problem? 

Small.

100

You woke up late, you spilled your breakfast on your favourite shirt, you missed the bus and are late to school. You get to school you have a conflict with a friend and feel really frustrated.. your whole day has made you really angry.. what zone are you in? 

(*bonus point: what is the highest level of anger).  

Red Zone 


Furious!!!!!

100

What is a regulation tool? 

Is something we do to manage our zones. 

200

In this zone, we are tired, slow moving and sad. 

Blue Zone

200

How does an expected behaviour make other people feel? 

Calm, relaxed, comfortable, ready to learn, proud - green zone. 

200

There is a big wind storm and the school loses power.  

What is the size of the problem? 


Big Problem. It affects a lot of people and may take a long time to fix!

200

If you are practicing mindfulness, slowing down, focusing, and feeling calm. What zone are you in? 

Green Zone 

200

What is a regulation tool that might be useful in every zone? 

Breathing exercises

300

In this zone, we are out of control, angry or terrified. 

The Red Zone

300

What is a "Spark"? 

A feeling of joy or excitement attached to a person, place or thing. 

300

You return to your classroom after using the bathroom only to find your class is not there. You are unsure where your class is. What is the size of the problem? 

Medium problem.

300

Two students are playing at recess, they are sticking their tongues out, and rolling around on the ground laughing. What zone are they in? 

Yellow Zone. 

300

You have to give a presentation in front of the entire class. Your hands are shaking. What is something positive you could say to yourself in this moment? 

Example of positive self-talk.

"I've got this!" 

"It's okay to be nervous, I am going to do great." 

400

In this zone, we are silly, starting to lose control, nervous, or frustrated.

Yellow Zone

400

What is a "Bug"? 

Something that annoys you, frustrates you or makes you upset. 

400

Your parent asks you to put your laundry away. You don’t want to do it now. What is an appropriate reaction?


"Awe man, I really don't want to do it right now, but I need to listen to my parents." 

"It won't take me long, I'll get it done quickly." 

400

You are coughing, holding your stomach and feeling really sick and tired. What zone are you in?

Blue Zone. 

400

You are feeling really angry and start to kick objects and yell. Are you making yourself more regulated (calm, relaxed) or less regulated (higher levels of angry/energy)? 

less regulated. 

500

True or False. 

The zones are categorized by how alert you feel or energy levels. 

True! 

500

True or False: The same situation could be a "bug" for one person and a "spark" for someone else.

TRUE.

500

There is a fire in the school and the fire alarm is going off. You stay inside the school and read a book. Is that an appropriate reaction to this problem? 

No! You need to get out of the school right away and get to a safe spot outside. 

500

You have very low energy levels. What zone are you in? 

Blue Zone. 

500

What 3 things do regulation tools help us with?

1)G____

2) J______

3) W________

1) Goals 

2) Jobs 

3) Well-being

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