Zones of Regulation

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100

You break your leg in P.E. class. What zone would you be in and why? 

Red Zone (terrified), other thoughts? 

200

Why are unexpected behaviors in the classroom not helpful for learning?

It makes other students distracted and in the yellow zone. Students need to be in the green zone for learning.

300

What is your energy level when you are in the Blue Zone?

Very Low

400

When you demonstrated behaviors that are expected, what zone do you think that would make others around you be in? 

Green Zone

500

Your parent tells you that someone close to you passed away. What zone might you be in?

Blue Zone

2

100

You found out that you won the lottery.

Green zone OR red zone (elated) 

200

Why is the green zone expected in school?

Green zone is expected in school because students need to be focused, calm and ready at all times for learning to happen. It is okay to not always be in the green zone though! Everyone learns differently. 

300

What is your energy level when you are in the Green Zone?

Calm, moderate or relaxed

400

Unexpected Behaviors bring what types of feelings to others around you? (what zone?)

Yellow

500

You turn on the TV and find out a war has broken out. What zone would you be in? 

Red Zone

3

100

You are in Target with your mom looking at books. You turn around and realize she is not there. You feel scared and worried! What zone are you in?

Yellow

200

If a friend sitting near you is acting silly and in the yellow zone while in class. You are trying to remained focused and pay attention to the teacher. What could you say that would be kind and helpful to you, your classmates and the teacher?

I notice you are having a hard time focusing. I am distracted and trying to pay attention. Maybe you can take a break and try again because I would like to focus. 

300

What is your energy level when you are in the Yellow Zone?

a little high, restless or fidgety

400

You just ran a mile as fast as you could. What zone are you in? 

Blue (tired), green (proud), red (very high energy - much for than usual) 

500

True or False: Nervous is a Yellow Zone Feeling

True

4

100

You are eating you lunch in the cafeteria and you all the sudden feel sick to your stomach. What zone are you in?

Blue

200

You are asked to stop or put away something that you enjoy doing. What zone might you be in and how can you address this emotion?

Yellow Zone (frustrated) 

300

What is your energy level when you are in the Red Zone?

High, fast breathing, heart racing, sweating, can't sit still

400

You can’t find your assignment you worked hard on. What zone are you in? What can we do to fix this?

Yellow Zone (frustrated) 

500

You are home with nothing to do. What zone are you in and how can you change this situation? 

Blue Zone (bored)

5

100

You and a friend disagree and your friend pushes you. What zone is your friend in? What do you do next?

Red Zone or Yellow Zone. Address the situation calmly, tell an adult, walk away

200

Is it expected behavior to yell out in class, "I am bored"? Why? What else could we do?

No - others around you may be in the green zone, that would be a very distracting way to announce your feelings. 

300

Do all people show the same level of energy in each of the different zones?

Not always - Emotions are the same but it may look different in different people

400

Name 2 strategies you can use to bring yourself from the Yellow Zone to the Green Zone.

talk a break, ask to take a walk, get a drink, take a deep breath, read a book

500

True or False: Are Red Zone Feelings are OK? If so, when is it appropriate to have red zone feelings?

Yes- red zone feelings are okay and expected in some situations.