Zones
Definitions
Self-Regulation
Size of the Problem
Zones Scenerios
100
Name the 4 Zone Colors.
What is Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red.
100
A trigger is...
What is something that overwhelms you or makes you start to lose control.
100
On a scale of 1-5. Which number shows that you are Out of Control.
What is a 5.
100
Name the 3 sizes of a problem.
What is Small, Medium, or Large/Big.
100
Situation: You break your leg in P.E. class. Name the zone you would be in.
What is Yellow or Red zone.
200
Blue Zone is considered what 'level' of alertness.
What is LOW.
200
Fatigued means...
What is extremely tired.
200
Before you can learn how to stay calm or self-regulate, you need to be able to identify situations that overwhelm you (triggers). Name 2 triggers for you or someone in your team.
Answers Vary
200
This size of problem does NOT include danger, can be solved by yourself, and can be solved quickly (within minutes). Most people ignore this size problem.
What is a Small problem.
200
Situation: You can't find your assignment you worked hard on. Name the zone you are in. Name the size of the problem.
What is: Zone- yellow Size of Problem- Small
300
This zone includes an increased state of alertness where your body and brain are moving quickly and you are starting to get out of control.
What is the YELLOW zone.
300
Self-Regulation is...
What is "taking control or managing your behaviors".
300
When you are calm, your body should be _____________ and your breathing should be _______________. Must answer both correctly for points.
What is relaxed body and slow/calm breathing.
300
Describe a medium problem. Include: -safety/danger level -how many people involved -how long it takes to solve
What is - safety: not very dangerous - usually need an adult to help - usually takes about 30 min. to an hour to solve
300
Situation: You experience an earthquake at school. Name the zone you are in. Name the size of the problem.
What is: Zone- Yellow or Red (not blue) Size of Problem- Large/Big
400
Name 3 feelings in the GREEN zone
Answers vary: What is good, calm, appreciated, proud, thankful, happy, good listener, ready to learn, focused, okay, relaxed, content.
400
Define Expected vs. Unexpected behaviors.
What is: Expected: Behaviors that you would expect or are okay in that situation. Unexpected: Behaviors that are not expected or not okay in the situation.
400
When you are at a 5, your body feels like: ____________ and ____________________. Your breathing is __________________. *(Must answer all 3.)
Answers Vary: Your body can be exploding, threatening words, crying, rapid heart beats, clenched fists, cold sweat, stomach hurts, head hurts, body is lashing out (kicking, hitting, swinging, etc.) Your breathing is rapid, fast, hold your breath, short breath, etc.
400
Describe a large problem. Include: -safety/danger level -how many people involved -how long it takes to solve
What is - safety: very dangerous and can include serious injury or death - usually affects many people and may need a group of people to solve the problem - Can last months or years
400
Situation: You have been waiting for more than an hour at the doctor's office. Name the zone you are in. Name the size of the problem. Name the size of the reaction to the problem.
What is: Zone- yellow Size of the problem- small Size of reaction- small
500
Name 5 feelings in the RED zone.
Answers Vary: What is Mean, Mad, Yelling, Angry, Aggressive, Terrified, Out of Control, Elated.
500
Define Good Thoughts vs. Uncomfortable Thoughts. Give 1 example of each.
What is: Good Thoughts- Thoughts that make us feel good about others or the situation Uncomfortable Thoughts- Thoughts that make us feel uncomfortable, not safe, not fun, or don't want to be around Examples vary.
500
Tell us how your body feels at each level (1-5). You must share 1 feeling for each level.
Answers vary: 5-threatening, hot, throwing things, screaming, clenched fists 4- Crying, yelling, swearing, 3- Rapid breathing, cold sweat, headache, loud voice 2- Teeth clenched, nervous laugh, growling, heart beating fast 1- Relaxed body, calm voice, slow breathing, happy feeling
500
Name a Small problem, Medium problem, and a Large problem.
Answers vary: Small- broke a pencil, left something at home, you lose in a game Medium- you drop your phone and the screen cracks, you hurt your hand playing basketball Large- natural disaster, parents getting a divorce
500
Situation: In the school bathroom, you see a couple of students with guns. They are talking about how they will scare the kids in their class. Name the zone you would be in. Name the size of the problem. Name a calm down strategy to dealing with the problem.
What is: Zone- yellow or red Size of Problem- medium Calm down strategy- take deep breaths, walk away, positive self-talk, etc.
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