Zones of Regulation
What color represents feeling calm and focused?
Green
What is a way to show good behavior in the classroom?
Following the Class Rules
Name one way you can calm down when you feel angry.
Listen to music, read a book, take a nap, eat a snack.
Which color zone represents feeling sad, sick, tired, or sluggish?
Blue Zone
Why is it important to listen to your teacher?
The Teacher can help you
How can taking deep breaths help you relax?
Calm the nervous system that controls the body's involuntary functions.
Name one strategy you can use to move from the Yellow Zone to the Green Zone.
Breathing in, Listen to music, Go to a quiet place.
What should you do when you feel upset in school?
Let a teacher know that your upset and ask to use your tools to help you calm down.
What is a calming technique you can use when feeling anxious?
Small things like leaving the room or going outside can be effective. One other technique that some people use when calming their anxiety is counting backwards. When trying out this technique, find a quiet place, close your eyes and count backwards until you feel your anxiety lower.
What does it mean to be in the Red Zone?
When your body is out of control
How can you politely ask for help when you are stuck on a task?
Ask for help form your teacher
Why is it helpful to take a break when you are feeling overwhelmed?
A relaxing break can help to facilitate recovery, by returning your mental and psychical functional systems to their Green Zone.
How can deep breathing help you regulate your emotions?
When breathing in it will help your brain get oxygen. to help you think clearly.
Why is it important to be patient with others?
Patient people may also experience fewer negative emotions.
Describe a time when using a calming technique helped you feel better.
Deep breathing. Massage. Meditation. Tai chi. Yoga. Music and art therapy.