What zone?
Expected or Unexpected?
Tools
Problem Size
Mixed Bag
100
I'm happy and focused.
What is the green zone.
100
Someone puts their feet on the table in the middle of group.
Unexpected!
100
What helps you stay in the green zone?
Staying focused, being calm, doing your work, following directions.
100
A big earthquake happens in Portland.
Huge problem!
100
What zone are you expected to be in when you're at school?
Green.
200
I'm feeling frustrated!
What is the yellow zone.
200
Students are working on math during math time.
Expected.
200
What helps you move from the blue zone to the green zone?
Getting some exercise, eating a snack, resting.
200
Someone is teasing you, and doesn't stop when you ask.
Medium problem
200
One thing I have learned about the Zones this year is:
300
I'm so tired.
What is the blue zone.
300
You're feeling excited about your birthday party tomorrow.
Expected.
300
What is a tool?
Something you can use to move between zones.
300
You lose the key to your house, and no one is home.
Medium problem.
300
It's okay to be in all the zones at some point. True or False?
True!
400
I'm out of control!
What is the red zone
400
Someone bumps you in the hallway and you yell at them.
Unexpected.
400
What helps you move from the yellow zone to the green zone?
Taking a walk, getting some water, eating a crunchy snack, taking deep breaths, blowing bubbles, etc.
400
Someone else isn't following teacher directions.
Small problem
400
Do different people have different tools that work for them?
Yes!
500
I'm feeling silly.
What is the yellow zone.
500
Something doesn't make sense to you, and you ask a teacher for help.
Expected.
500
What helps you move from the red zone to the yellow or green zone?
Taking a break, getting some space, talking to an adult, breathing tools.
500
Someone is staring at you in class, and you're feeling annoyed.
Small problem.
500
Your reaction to a problem should match...
the problem size!
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