Name that zone
What zone is Sam in when he is feeling tired, because he didn't get enough sleep last night and is having a hard time paying attention to his teacher?
blue zone
What happens in my body when I am in the yellow zone and feeling frustrated.
heart rate up, fidgeting, tight muscles, fists clenched
Alex is crying because his favorite book wasn't chosen for circle time. Tell me 2 ways Alex can handle this.
Take a break, inner coach, deep breathing
breaking a pencil, forgetting a homework assignment, etc.
Kara is upset and overwhelmed, because she has a lot of homework and two tests this week. Her heart rate is up and she is very jittery. What zone is she in?
yellow
What does my body look like when I'm in the blue zone?
leaning, slumped, eyes down or closed, head down
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.
What are examples of big problems?
accident, bullying situation, fire
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
What does my body look like when I'm in the green zone?
calm, in control, heart rate normal, muscles pretty relaxed, sitting up, eyes on speaker
Tim is so goofy and hyper during class. He's on the verge of being out of control. What should he do?
Deep breathing, ask to take a short break, movement strategies then breathing/yoga
What should reactions to little problems look like?
sigh, "This is frustating but not the end of the world.", asking for help from one person
Sally is feeling silly! She is making funny faces, sticking her tongue out and telling funny jokes. What zone is she in?
yellow
What does my body look like when I'm in the red zone?
out of control, fists clenched, very tight muscles, aggressive behavior, very upset
When is it okay to be in the yellow zone at school?
Recess, lunch, play time
What should reactions to big problems look like?
yelling, upset, moving quickly
Julie is on the playground for recess. She becomes very angry when someone calls her a name and takes the soccer ball from her. She feels like yelling! What zone is she in?
red
Is it possible to be in more than one zone at the same time?
Yes. We often have mixed feelings.
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, experience a loss, are in an emergency situation
How do you feel when people near you show unexpected reactions to situations?
uncomfortable, don't want to be near them, don't want to hang out with them