Name That Zone
The zone Sam is in when he is feeling tired because he didn't get enough sleep last night and is having a hard time paying attention to his history teacher.
What is blue
3 feelings/emotions in the blue zone.
What are: Exhausted, Bored, Hurt, Sick, Tired, Sad
The way my body looks when I'm in the yellow zone.
What is: Wiggly, Squirmy, Seeking movement, Stressed, Excited, Nervous, Confused, "Hyper"
Alex is crying because his favorite book wasn't chosen for circle time. List 2 ways Alex can handle this.
What are: Take a break, Deep breaths, Get a drink of water, Positive self-talk
The goal of learning about "The Zones".
What is: To help students learn to recognize their own state of regulation (their "zone"), learn tools and strategies to change the zone they're in, and to use those tools in real life to regulate their actions so they match what's "expected" in any given situation.
Kara is upset and overwhelmed because she has a lot of homework and two tests this week. She doesn't know what to do. What zone is she in?
What is yellow
3 feelings in the yellow zone.
What are: Anxious, Worried, Frustrated, Silly, Overwhelmed, Hyper, Scared, Excited, Confused
The way my body looks when I'm in the blue zone.
What is: Low energy, low alertness, Brain or body moving slowly/sluggishly, Sad, Tired, Sick, Bored
Sarah is bored and tired in her class. She can't stay awake. List 2 ways Sarah can stay awake.
What are: Stretch, Chew gum, Get a drink of water, Doodling, Exercising, Brain gym moves, Listen to lively music, Woodchopper Breaths
Other names for self-regulation
What are: Self-control, Self-management, Anger control, Impulse control
Thomas is sitting is his chair upright and straight. He is listening to the teacher and ready to learn. What zone is he in?
What is green
3 feelings in the green zone.
What are: Calm, Good, Concentrating, Proud, Focused, Ready to learn, Content, Happy, On Task,
The way my body looks when I'm in the green zone.
What is: Calm, Happy, Focused, Controlled, Quiet tall body
Tim is so goofy and hyper during class. He's on the verge of being out of control. What should he do?
What are: Deep breaths, Movement Stations break, Talk to an adult, Take a walk, Use a fidget, Ask for a hug/squish.
The definition of "Self-regulation"
What is the ability to do what needs to be done in the optimal state for the given situation.
Sally is feeling silly! She is making funny faces, sticking her tongue out, and telling funny jokes. What zone is she in?
What is yellow
3 feelings in the red zone.
What are: Out of control, Aggressive, Mean, Terrified, Yelling, Angry, REALLY Mad, REALLY Excited/Elated,
When I'm in the red zone my body looks?
What is: Angry Raged Panicked Terrified Elated Exlplosive
In school when is it expected that you might be in the yellow zone?
What is: Excited about being in a play, Anxious or worried about a test, Nervous because you are a new student, Confused by a new math concept, Mad that a friend doesn't want to play, Playing an lively game on the playground
Three critical components that are needed to successfully self-regulate
What are: Recognition of your Zone, Knowledge of Strategies to change your Zone, Ability to Implement those Strategies in real-life situations.
Julie is in the playground for recess. She is mean to her classmates and starts hitting them, because one of her classmates pushed her. She is out of control! What zone is she in?
What is red
True or False: Red zone is bad and green zone is good.
False. All zones are okay and can be normal for anyone depending on the situation. Neither of them are "bad".
I'm slouching in my chair, leaning over my desk, with my head leaning on my hand. What zone am I in?
What is blue?
In school when is it expected that you might be in the red zone?
What is: When you are elated because you just received the Golden Ticket, When you heard terrribly sad news, When there's a true emergency (tornado, earthquake)
In school, students should strive to be in this zone to maximize their learning?
What is green?