What zone am I in?
Today is going to be a great day. My mom packed my favorite lunch and we have a field trip to the zoo!
green zone - ready to go
When I'm feeling out of control, I can do this quickly and quietly without everyone knowing I am using a coping strategy.
take deep breaths
I am in green zone. I am ready to go, and I feel happy and positive about the day.
green zone - happy
My sister took my favorite mechanical pencil and broke it. She didn't tell me and instead put it back in the spot she found it.
red zone - angry
If I'm feeling out of control, I can do this simple technique that I can also use while in the green zone or hanging out with friends.
listen to music
I want to go back to bed and sleep. My eyes are heavy and I am in the blue zone.
tired
I didn't get much sleep last night and I woke up feeling run down and tired.
blue zone - tired
Doing this allows me to go outside and get some fresh air if I am feeling like I am losing control.
take a walk
I've lost all control and I am ready to scream and yell. I am in red zone.
angry
My dog is lost. We've looked all over for him and put up posters to find him, but we haven't heard from anyone about finding him.
blue zone - sad
I can do this when I am thirsty, but also when I am feeling like I may be losing control of my emotions.
drink cold water
This morning at breakfast, I dropped my tray and my food went all over the floor. Everyone in the lunchroom saw me drop my food.
Yellow zone - embarrassed
When I am feeling like I am losing control, I can rely on someone or something else to help me calm down
talk to an adult/cuddle a pet