Zones of Regulation

What Zone Am I?

100

This is the Zone that you want to be in all the time.

What is the Green Zone.

200

In this Zone, you are Out of Control.

What is the Red Zone.

300

In this Zone, you are STARTING to get Out of Control.

What is the Yellow Zone.

400

In this Zone, you may need to take a Rest.

What is the Blue Zone.

500

If you're in the Red Zone, you want to get back to this Zone.

What is the Green Zone.

Red Zone

100

This 'sign' is used to represent the Red Zone.

What is the Stop sign.

200

If you're in the Red Zone, give 2 Tools or Strategies you can use to get back into the Green Zone.

(Answers Vary- stop what you're doing, talk to an adult, exercise, listen to music, take a walk, get help from an adult).

300

Name 3 feelings in the Red Zone.

Answers vary- Mean, Mad, Yelling, Angry, Aggressive, Terrified, Out of Control, Elated.

400

This is how others might feel when you are in the Red Zone.

Answers Vary- uncomfortable, annoyed, upset, scared, worried, mad

500

A person may THINK or SAY this to a person in the Red Zone.

Answers Vary- You are out of control, Stop yelling, I don't like to be around you, You frighten me, You're mean, This is unexpected behavior

Green Zone

100

This 'sign' is used to represent the Green Zone.

What is the Go sign.

200

If you're in the Green Zone, give 2 Tools or Strategies you can use to STAY in the Green Zone.

Answers Vary- learn, listen, work hard, help others, smile, set goals

300

Name 3 feelings in the Green Zone.

Answers Vary- good, calm, appreciated, proud, thankful, happy, good listener, ready to learn, focused, okay, relaxed, content

400

This is how others might feel when you are in the Green Zone.

Answers Vary- happy, calm, comfortable, proud, content

500

A person may THINK or SAY this to a person in the Green Zone.

Answers Vary- You're nice, I like being around you. You're my friend, Do you want to play with me? This is expected behavior

Blue Zone

100

This 'sign' is used to represent the Blue Zone.

What is the Rest Area or Rest Stop sign.

200

If you're in the Blue Zone, give 2 Tools or Strategies you can use to get back into the Green Zone.

Answers Vary- stretch, ask for a hug, listen to music, rest, draw, sing, blow bubbles.

300

Name 3 feelings in the Blue Zone.

Answers Vary- hurt, sad, depressed, tired, sick, bored, exhausted, shy

400

This is how others might feel when you are in the Blue Zone.

Answers Vary- worried, sad, uncomfortable, confused

500

A person may THINK or SAY this to a person in the Blue Zone.

Answers Vary- Are you listening to me? Did you sleep last night? Are you okay? This is unexpected behavior, I guess I'll play with someone else, I'm worried about you

Yellow Zone

100

This 'sign' is used to represent the Yellow Zone.

What is the Slow or Caution sign.

200

If you're in the Yellow Zone, give 2 Tools or Strategies you can use to get back into the Green Zone.

Answers Vary- take a break, count to 10, take deep breaths, get a drink, write in your journal, listen to music

300

Name 3 feelings in the Yellow Zone.

Answers Vary- excited, frustrated, nervous, anxious, worried, silly, annoyed, overwhelmed, scared, jealous, upset, uncomfortable, confused, embarrassed, grouchy, crabby

400

This is how others might feel when you are in the Yellow Zone.

Answers Vary- uncomfortable, annoyed, upset, scared, mad, worried

500

A person may THINK or SAY this to a person in the Yellow Zone.

Answers Vary- Calm down, Stop it, Can I help you?, I don't want to play with you, You are not fun to be with, This is unexpected behavior