Coping Strategies
What is a simple breathing technique that can help you calm down?
What is Five Finger Breathing, Bee breathing, bunny breaths, deep breathing
What color represents the "calm" zone in the Zones of Regulation?
What is mindfulness, and why is it important?
Mindfulness helps us know how we feel and stay calm.
When you feel angry or frustrated, what can you do?
Count to ten, take a deep breath, ask for a break
What zone has these emotions: sad, sick, tired, bored
Name one strategy that can be used to express feelings in a healthy way.
What is... talk to a trusted adult!
Name one emotion associated with the "yellow" zone.
What is....
Excited!
Name a mindfulness practice that can be done in a classroom setting.
Five finger breathing, use your 5 senses, etc..
When you feel sad, what helps you feel better?
Drinking water, think of a happy place, go for a walk
What zone are you in when you feel angry?
What is.... red zone!
What physical activitydo you use as a coping strategy?
What is... running, stretching, go for a walk, yoga.
How is the "red" zone different from the "blue" zone?
Red zone has feelings like angry, wild, and out of control.
Blue zone has feelings like sad, bored, tired, or sick.
Describe a breathing exercise that promotes mindfulness.
Bunny breaths, bee breaths, 5 finger breathing
Going for a run or walk, listening to music, and stretching are good strategies when you are feeling....
What is excited or frustrated
What zone do you feel frustrated, silly, or excited?
Yellow zone!
Describe an effective way to use music as a coping strategy.
What is.. listen to music to calm down.
What strategies can help someone move from the "red" zone to the "yellow" zone?
Stretching, taking deep breaths, talking to an adult, going for a run, listening to music, etc..
What is your favorite mindfulness strategy?
deep breathing, using 5 senses, listening to music, find a quiet space, etc..
Who do you like to talk to when you're feeling upset?
What is.... a trusted adult.
What zone are you in if you feel focussed and ready to work?
what is... green zone!
-helps you feel calmer
-helps you express your feelings in a healthy way
Explain how understanding your zone can improve your interactions with others.
When I am in the green zone, I am ready to be friends and to learn!
Explain how mindfulness can improve focus and attention in school.
When I know how I am feeling, I can choose a strategy to help me feel calm and focused.
What are examples of positive self-talk?
I am smart!
I am a good friend!
I can do hard things.
If something is hard, I can ask for help.
What zone are you in if you are ready to learn and be friends?
What is.... Green zone!