Name that zone
What zone is Sam in when he is feeling tired, because he didnt get enough sleep last night and is having a hard time paying attention to his history teacher?
blue zone
Give me a feeling/emotion in the blue zone
sad, depressed, tired, bored, sick
What are some clues your body might give you that you are in the yellow zone?
tense muscles, rapid breathing, clenched jaw, red face
Alex is upset because he didn't get his favorite color when playing a board game with friends. Tell me 2 ways Alex can handle this.
Ask if someone wants to trade
Ask if he can have that color next game
Kara is upset and overwhelmed, because she has alot of homework and two tests this week. She doesnt know what to do. What zone is she in?
yellow
Give me a feeling in the yellow zone
frustrated, mad, worried, excited,
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What are these feelings? Name at least one.
scared, jealous, sad, shameful, guilty, disappointed
Sarah is bored and tired in her class. She can't stay awake. Tell me 2 ways Sarah can stay awake.
Drink a glass of water, chair push ups, movement break, etc.
Thomas is sitting is his chair upright and straight. He is listening to the teacher and ready to learn. What zone is he in?
green
Give me a feeling in the green zone.
calm, focused, ready to learn
How does my body look like when I'm in the green zone?
calm, relaxed, focused
Tim is so goofy and hyper during class. He's on the verge of being out of control. What should he do?
Take 3 deep breaths
Go to calming corner
Chose a calming activity like drawing, listening to music, going for a walk,
Sally is feeling silly! She is making funny faces, sticking her tongue out and telling funny jokes. What zone is she in?
yellow
Give me a feeling in the red zone.
furious, terrified, explosive, hyperactive, out of control,
How does my body look like when I'm in the red zone?
red face, breathing hard and fast, hitting, kicking, throwing, out of control, clenched fists, tense muscles, in fight or flight
When is it okay to be in the yellow zone at school?
Recess, lunch, play time
*It's always ok to be in the yellow zone- it's how you handle it that matters
Julie is in the playground for recess. She is mean to her classmates and starts hitting them, because one of her classmates pushed her. She is out of control! What zone is she in?
red
If I'm slouching in my chair, leaning over my desk, with my head leaning on my hand, what zone am I in?
blue zone
When is it okay to be in the red zone?
If you are hurt, in pain, loss of a family member or loved one. In an emergency or crisis situation.