Fix the problem
What zone am I in?
Expected or Unexpected behaviors
Identify a cool down tool
How do I stay in Green Zone
100
I am frustrated because I don't understand the math work my teacher has given me? I want to rip my paper up into little pieces.
"ask for help"? I can ask my teacher for help instead of ripping my paper. It's ok that I don't understand because I am still learning!
100
You have a cold
Blue Zone. In the blue zone I may feel sick, tired, bored, sad etc.
100
I didn't do well on an assignment or test, I ask my teacher how I can improve.
Expected Behaviors. I am asking for help because I did not do well on my homework. This is a good reaction that would be expected or appropriate.
100
What is one breathing tool you can use?
Lazy 8 breathing, hot cocoa breathing, belly breathing etc.
100
Teacher says plans changed, so you are not going to art instead you are going to gym first. How do you Stop, Think, Do?
Stop and take a deep breath and think of options. I can remind yourself that plans sometimes change. Even though I like art and want to go to art, gym can be fun too. I do go to gym and get to go to art later.
200
My friend pushes me in line for slide at recess. I push her back!
"Tell her it's not nice to push people" or "Tell an adult"? I can use my words to tell my friend that it's ok to be excited to slide but not ok to push instead of pushing her back.
200
You are silly and wiggly
Yellow Zone. In the yellow zone I might feel frustrated, worried, silly/wiggly, excited or loss of some control.
200
You are shopping with mom or dad and your sister/brother asks for a toy. Your parents say no and your sister throws herself on floor crying and rolling around.
Unexpected Behavior. Your sister is reacting bigger than the problem. Her reaction is not expected to the situation and not appropriate.
200
What might you do to get rid of a lot of energy?
Exercise. With permission you might ask to go for a walk, get a drink or get up and stretch.
200
You are asked to put something away that you are enjoying playing with. How do you Stop, Think, Do?
Stop what I'm doing. What are my choices? Put it away or not put it away or ask if I can have more time. Do follow directions.
300
During free time in class, I get bored and write all over my desk.
"Choose something to do that will keep me busy during free time or ask an adult for help making a good choice".
300
I throw my backpack on the ground and yell out loud.
Red Zone. In the red zone I might feel angry/mad, be mean to others, terrified of something, yell or hit and be out of control.
300
Your teacher calls everyone to line up at the door. One of your friends doesn't put away her art work to come to line up.
Unexpected Behavior. Your friend is not following expectations of the classroom behavior. She is not following directions.
300
What might you do to keep yourself focused?
Play with a fidget, take notes from teacher etc.
300
You are playing with a friend and they are not playing fair. How do you Stop, Think, Do?
Stop and take a breath. What are my choices? Tell my friend I don't want to play anymore. Suggest we play a different way or different game. Choose what is best for both my friend and me.
400
You are playing tag with friends at recess and one of your friends changes the rules making the game unfair. This upsets you and makes you angry. You yell at her/him and tell her/him we can't be friends anymore.
"Remind your friend that it is not fair to change the rules, tell your friend that you don't like these rules as much and suggest that you go back to playing the other way or choose something else to do at recess".
400
I am crying because I miss my mom or dad.
Blue Zone. In the blue zone I might feel sad, sick, tired, bored or move slower.
400
One of your classmates is screaming while in the bathroom.
Unexpected Behavior. Screaming is not a normal behavior we would expect from someone in the bathroom.
400
What might you do before bed to calm down?
Breathing, bath, read etc.
400
You can't find something you are looking for and beginning to get frustrated. How do you Stop, Think, Do?
Stop and breath, what are my choices? Keep looking. Stop looking and take a break. Think back to where you last used it or saw it or ask someone for help. Do decide what is best at keeping you in green zone. Maybe you try a couple of your options.
500
Mom or Dad say it's time for bed but you are playing your favorite video game and don't want to go to bed. You start to whine, cry and get very angry and upset.
"Listen to your mom or dad is very important, you can ask for extra time but if they say no it is important to follow rules so that you can play again tomorrow".
500
I am feeling focused and ready to learn.
Green Zone. In the green zone I am feeling happy, calm, focused and ready to learn.
500
You raise your hand because you have a question or something to say in class.
Expected Behavior. Raising your hand to be called on is an appropriate behavior in the classroom.
500
What might you do when you are feeling angry, how would you use a tool to calm down?
Sit in quiet space, drink water, breathing, draw my feelings or talk to an adult etc.
500
You are drawing in art, your friend says your drawing is ugly. Do you rip it up or tell your friend "that is not a nice thing to say"?
Tell friend that is not a nice thing to say.
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