Name That Zone
Sick, Tired, Bored, Sad
Blue Zone or "Rest Area" Zone
This is the part of your brain in charge of your memory.
Hippocampus or elephant
Name an expected behavior in the classroom.
Sitting in your seat quietly, raising your hand when you want to be the speaker, using whole body listening, following teacher directions, etc.
Name something you can do when you are feeling sad.
Get a drink of water, take a walk, etc....something that will give you energy!
Name the first step in solving a problem.
STOP and THINK!
Happy, Relaxed, Calm, Ready to Learn
Green Zone or "GO" Zone
This is the part of your brain that responds to danger and tries to keep you safe.
Amygdala or Guard Dog
Name an unexpected behavior in the classroom.
Blurting out an answer, not listening to the teacher, kicking your classmates chair, etc.
Name something you can do when you are feeling angry.
Take some deep breaths, count to ten, think of a happy place, talk to a teacher, take a walk (something that will give you less energy and slow you down!)
True or False:
The size of your reaction should match the size of the problem.
TRUE!
If not, others might feel uncomfortable around you.
Frustrated, Excited, Anxious, Silly
Yellow Zone or "Slow" Zone
This is the part of your brain that is in charge of your thinking, decision-making and problem solving.
Pre-frontal cortex or wise owl
Name an expected behavior at recess.
Sharing equipment, waiting your turn, keeping your hands to yourself, asking for help when you need it, etc.
Name something you can do when you are feeling frustrated.
Roller coaster breathing, draw, write in a journal, listen to music, etc. Use tools that will give you less energy!
Name a problem you’ve had and share how you solved it.
Answers will vary.
Example:
You were upset with a friend because she did not play with you at recess. Instead of being upset or not talking with her about it, you decide to let her know that you were feeling sad that you didn't play together and ask if she wants to make a plan to play together tomorrow.
Angry, Overly Excited, Out of Control
Red Zone or "Stop" Zone
The age you will be when your prefrontal cortex is fully developed.
25!!!!
Name an unexpected behavior at recess.
Hitting someone, cutting in line, pushing, cheating in a game, not listening to an adult, etc.
What can you do when you make a mistake?
Use positive self-talk!! Tell yourself that you CAN do it! Remind yourself that the best learning happens when you make a mistake!
True or False:
The best way to handle a problem with a friend is to talk about your friend behind her back with all your other friends.
FALSE! It is always best to talk directly with the friend you are having an issue with and keep other people out of it!
True or False:
The Zones are ordered according to your level of energy from low to high.
True
How can you help your "guard dog" to not overreact to a problem?
Use your tools and strategies.....like take a deep breath, take a walk, talk to someone.
If you are in the yellow or red zone, you may cause others to be in the yellow or red zone. Give an example.
You have a big reaction to not being picked to answer a question and get really angry (red). You make your classmates feel scared (yellow). OR
You are laughing out loud at a joke you remember (silly) and you cause your classmates around you to be silly.
What is a tool that you can use that you always have with you?
Your breathing!!!
THINK stands for:
(Is it True, Is it Helpful, Is it Inspiring, Is it Necessary, Is it Kind)
Why is this helpful to remember when solving a problem?
Sometimes when we are angry or upset, we say things to others that we don't really mean. It's important to let others know how we are feeling using our "I feel" statements. Like, I am feeling sad because you didn't include me in your game. Next time can you please include me?"