Name that Zone
sad, sick, tired, bored, moving slowly
What zone?
Blue Zone
List a tool to help your body regulate (calm down).
Chelsey is raising her hand and waiting for her teacher to call on her. She is sitting quietly at her desk. What zone is she in?
Green Zone
You drop your pencil on the ground. What is the size of the problem?
Tiny Problem
Name the four zones.
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red
What zone?
Red Zone
What is a tool to try and move from the blue zone to the green zone?
Drink water, push/pull on chair, use the ladder, wall pushups, etc.
Mario is running around the room during indoor recess. He knocks a book off of Cheng's desk. He laughs and keeps running. What zone is Mario in?
Yellow Zone
There was a fire at your house last night. What is the size of the problem?
Huge Problem.
True or False: There are no bad zones.
True.
What are 3 emotions in the green zone?
happy, calm, feeling okay, focused, ready to learn
What is a tool you can use without leaving your classroom?
Deep breaths, push/pull in chair, inner coach, draw
Tim didn't sleep well last night. He puts his head on his desk and is having trouble keeping his eyes open. What zone is Tim in?
Blue Zone
You hear some friends whispering and you think one of them said your name. You screaming and throw a snowball at the group. Did the size of the problem match the size of your reaction?
No
Pretend you are explaining the blue zone to a kindergarten student. What would you say?
The blue zone is when you are feeling tired or sad...etc.
What are 3 emotions in the yellow zone?
frustrated, worried, silly/wiggly, excited, loss of some control
If you are in the yellow zone what are some tools you could use to regulate?
Deep breaths, ask for a break, use the calm down spot
Kelley feels like she is about to explode. Her face feels hot and she wants to tip something over. She starts yelling. What zone is Kelley in?
Red Zone
Your class is playing Heads Up Seven Up and you don't get picked to be it. What is the size of the problem?
Little Problem
When is it okay and expected to be in the yellow zone at school?
Recess
When it is time to take a math test, what is the best zone to be in?
Green Zone
What is a scenario where you would use the tool of running on the ladders?
Different answers...body not ready to learn
Your friend bumps into you and you spill your juice all over the floor. When you go to get a new juice your favorite flavor is already gone. You go to sit back down and someone has taken your spot. What zone are you in?
Yellow Zone
True or False: If someone kicks you or your friend on the playground at recess it is an okay reaction for you to kick them back.
False.
What does "regulation" mean?
Calm down...help your body get ready to learn