Zones
Feeling "ready to learn" is in this zone.
Green
In class, a student is sitting in their desk completing class work. What zone are they in?
Green
Demonstrate how to take a deep breath.
In through your nose, out through your mouth
in your belly
When I am feeling mad/angry, what tool can I use?
Listen to music, breathing, take a walk, take a break, size of the problem
True OR False - It's okay to feel all different kinds of feelings - some are comfortable and some are uncomfortable.
True
Elmo took deep belly breaths to.....
feel like himself again
When I need help, I can ask...
parents, friend, teacher, family...
Mad/Angry is in this zone
RED
Smiling, happy, body is calm. What zone?
Green Zone
Demonstrate the Lazy 8 breathing exercise.
Start at the star. Breathe in through your nose, finger on star, breathe out
When I am in the blue zone I can...
think good and helpful thoughts, ask for a hug, draw a picture, talk about it.
Tired is in this Zone
BLUE
Eyes are heavy and closing, body is moving slow. What zone?
Blue Zone
How does Square box breathing work?
Breathe in hold
Breathe out hold
When I have doubt, and feel like I can't do something, this tool can help.
Inner coach (helpful and happy thoughts)
Worried is in this Zone
YELLOW
Body and mind are feeling out of control. What zone?
Red zone
Explain 5 finger breathing
trace hand
breathe in on way up and out on way down
When I am in the yellow zone I can...
go for a walk, talk to an adult, deep breaths, try the melt and freeze (muscle tensing)