Blue Zone
Name a feeling from the blue zone
Sad, bored, sick, tired, slow, lonely.
Name a feeling from the green zone
calm, happy, focused, ready to learn
Name a feeling from the yellow zone
stressed, frustrated, anxious, excited, silly, nervous, confused, wiggly
angry, panicked, terrified, devastated, upset, out of control
What zone are you in when you are feeling silly?
Yellow zone
What is something you can do to get from the blue zone to the green zone?
Move your body (exercise, run in place, jumping jacks, take a walk)
Talk to your favorite person
Think of your favorite toy, song, or place
Put your head down/take a nap
Name things that are the color green, or that make you happy :)
ex. Money, fresh cut grass, grapes, plants/flowers
What can help you get from the yellow zone to the green zone?
Deep breathing, taking a walk, taking a break, counting to 10 or counting backwards from 10, talk to an adult about what is happening, positive self talk
What strategies can help you get out of the red zone?
Take a walk, listen to calm music, deep breathing, draw, build, talk to an adult, exercise, positive self-talk, spend time outside
Which zone is the best zone for learning?
Green zone: Calm, happy, ready to learn
What does someone's body language look like when they are in the blue zone?
Head down, moving slow, talking slow and low voice, not speaking at all, slouching, shoulders are down, sad face, looking down at the ground
What does someone's body language look like when they are in the green zone?
Sitting or standing up straight, talking/walking loud and proud, skipping, following directions, getting work done
What does someone's body language look like if they are in the yellow zone?
Fidgety, can't sit still, gets out of seat a lot, can't stop talking, playing with something in their hands, distracting others, hard time listening to directions, running around the classroom
What does someone's body language look like when they are in the red zone?
Angry face, fists clenched, yelling or not talking at all, heavy breathing through the nose, being unsafe (throwing things, breaking things, tearing things off the wall, destroying other people's property, trying to hurt others)
Which zone could cause you to make bad choices if you allow yourself to stay in it too long?
Red zone - "When we are at our angriest, we are also usually at our dumbest"
What is something that might happen to cause you to be in the blue zone?
(Something that makes you feel sad, tired, lonely, etc.)
What is something that might happen to put you in the green zone?
(Something that makes you happy, calm, ready to learn)
What is something that might happen to put you in the yellow zone?
(Something that makes you fidgety, excited, lose a little control, silly, etc)
What is something that might happen, that would put you in the red zone?
(Something that upsets you, makes you angry, makes you lose control of your body and actions, makes you unable to follow directions)
What zone might you be in; if you just found out that your plans to go to disneyland are canceled and you aren't going anymore?
(Red zone or blue zone)
(Green zone if you hate disneyland)
Your classmate is very sad because their pet died recently. What can you do to cheer them up? Or what would help cheer you up if it were your pet?
Making a drawing to honor/commemorate the pet.
Making a card for your friend saying you hope they feel better.
Tell your classmate that you are sorry and that you hope they are okay.
Leave the classmate alone because they might want space and might want to be left alone.
Go see/talk to Mr. Rosario, or another adult you like talking to.
You're calm, happy and doing a great job learning. Your classmate is upset and having a tough time, and they call you some mean names. What can you do to make sure you stay in the green zone and out of trouble?
IGNORE IGNORE IGNORE.
They might be in the red zone and it has nothing to do with you. They are upset, and you should not allow them to make you upset too. Allow the adult to handle the student who is having a tough time. We can only control OUR OWN words and OUR OWN actions, so pay no mind when someone else is having a tough time and takes it out on you.
You just found out your class is going to have a party with pizza and cupcakes. You are very excited! What can you do to make sure you don't lose control of your body and actions?
Remain in your seat, continue to follow the teacher's directions, remind yourself that you could lose the privilege to attend the party if you misbehave. Do your best to earn your party privilege
You are very angry and want to hit people and destroy things. What can you do to make you feel calm and in control again?
Take space, take a walk, hit a punching bag, go run outside, take deep breaths, try to remember you are your best self when in the green zone and work toward getting there
True or False;
It is normal to be in more than one zone in one day
True