The Zone Colors
You feel sad, tired, or bored. Which zone are you in?
Blue
This breathing technique involves using a shape to breath in for four seconds and out for four seconds.
Square Breathing
You’re in the Yellow Zone and frustrated. Name one "Calming Tool."
Counting to ten, taking a break.
Clenched fists and a red face usually signal this zone.
Red
You lose a game of tag at recess. What zone are you likely in?
Red or Yellow
You are focused, calm, and ready to learn
Green
If you are in the Blue Zone because you’re tired, what is one regulation (coping) tool?
Getting more sleep, splashing cold water on face, stretch, move your body
When in the Red Zone, should you try to solve a big problem immediately?
Bonus: Why?
No, you must "stop" and regulate first.
Slumped shoulders and looking at the floor usually signal this zone.
Blue
You find out you're having pizza for dinner (your favorite!). What zone are you in?
Yellow or Green
You feel frustrated, worried, or have "the wiggles."
Yellow
Name a positive self-talk to say to yourself to stay in the Green Zone when work gets hard.
"I can do this," or "I'll ask for help."
This tool involves tensing and then releasing your muscles.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
If your friend is looking away and tapping their foot, what zone might they be in?
Bonus: What might they be feeling?
Yellow/Anxious
A classmate takes your pencil without asking. What is a "Green Zone" way to handle it?
Use your words, ask for it back calmly
You have "lost control," are screaming, or are elated/overjoyed.
Red
Name two "Tools" you can use at your desk. To help you stay regulated in class.
Fidgets, Growth-Mindset, Breathing tools.
Name a "Heavy Work" activity to help a Yellow Zone body feel grounded.
Wall pushes, carrying books, jumping jacks.
Why is it important to know what zone other people are in?
So we know how to support them or how to act around them.
You are taking a big math test and your heart is racing. What tool can you use?
Positive self-talk or deep breaths.
True or False: It is "bad" to be in the Red Zone.
Bonus: Why or Why Not?
False; all zones are okay, it's about how we manage our behavior in them.
What is the difference between a "Proactive" tool and a "Reactive" tool?
Proactive: used before a problem; Reactive: used to calm down after.
What is the "size of the problem"? What is the "size of the reaction'?
Size of the problem is use to identify how big a issue is.
Size of the reaction is used to identify if the reaction matched or did not match the problem.
What is a empathy?
To understand others and/or their perspective of a situation. Treating them with respect, even if you don't understand or agree.
You see a friend sitting alone in the Blue Zone. What can you do?
Ask if they want to talk, invite them to play, or give them space.