Blue Zone
Identify one feeling in the Blue Zone.
sad, tired, bored, sick.
Name two feelings in the Green Zone
happy, calm, focused, ready to learn
anxious, frustrated, wiggly, excited
Name one feeling in the Red Zone.
angry, out-of-control, terrified, aggressive.
What is the WCHE mascot?
Name one activity that helps calm when feeling sad.
deep breathing, quiet reading, listening to soft music.
What do you do in the classroom that shows you're in the Green Zone.
following directions, raising hand, working with friends
What happens when your breath starts to come fast, or you feel shaky? What strategy can I use?
use a calming strategy (count to 5), take deep breaths, move to a safe space, grab a fidget
Identify one safety step for adults when a student is in the Red Zone.
ensure space and safety, remove triggers, call for support if needed.
How many kids are in your class?
SEVEN!
What zone is used for rest or low energy?
Blue Zone (rest/low energy).
What helps you stay strong and focused?
eating breakfast, moving your body, sleeping, deep breaths
How do I know I'm in the yellow zone?
fidgeting increases, voice gets louder, hard to pay attention
How can we get out of the Red Zone easily?
teach coping skills, scheduled sensory breaks, behavior support plan.
What is the name of the speech teacher, the OT teacher and the behavior therapist?
Ms. Harris, Ms. Windy, Ms. Madison
Give an example of a thinking strategy for the Blue Zone.
positive self-talk (e.g., “I can try again”).
How can I stay in the green zone?
stretching, quick movement break, jumping jacks.
How can I ask for help or a movement break?
If you start to feel overwhelmed in class, this helpful step involves asking for help and using a short movement
What is give space and get help?
If a friend is in the Red Zone, a safe first choice is to do this to keep everyone safe — what is give them space and find an adult
What are the WCHE colors?
Purple and Orange!
Describe how you could ask for a break when in the Blue Zone.
“Can I have a quiet break, please?”
Why is the Green Zone is good for learning?
best for learning new things, making friends and staying safe
How can we ask for help when we feel anxious?
“I’m feeling worried and need help, can we talk?” or “I need a break, please.”
What can we do to calm-down after being in the Red Zone behavior.
ensure safety, allow cooling-off time, then practice coping strategies and debrief with supports.
Who teachers Garden Club on fridays?
MS. OTWELL