Zones
You may be in this zone if you are sick, tired, bored or sad.
What is the blue zone.
This physical activity involving your lungs helps you calm your body.
What is deep breathing.
Essential oils like lavender.
What are sensory calming techniques
A thinking strategy that helps you think about how big a problem your issue is at this moment.
What is "big or little" problem thinking
You are in this zone if you are happy, calm, focused and ready to learn.
What is the green zone?
This breathing techniques has you trace a figure eight on a paper, in the air, or on your arm or hand.
What is lazy 8 breathing.
Things you might look at to calm yourself.
What are glitter jar, beautiful pictures, etc.
What you might call yourself if you have very rigid, inflexible thinking. (i.e. I MUST be first in line!)
What is rock brain
Your younger sibling is crying. You say, "Stop it. I can't hear the TV." What is this an example of?
What is not taking perspective
You are in this zone if you are worried, frustrated, silly/wiggly, excited.
What is the yellow zone.
This breathing technique has you breathe in, hold your breath, and breathe out.
What is six-sided breathing.
Things you touch or squeeze to calm yourself
What is a feather, koosh ball, squeeze ball, playdough, clay
What you could call your brain if you are willing to try new things, change your mind, etc.
What is super flex brain.
Your friend forgot her lunch today. You offer to share. What is this an example of?
What is perspective taking?
You feel mad/angry, terrified, elated, out of control.
What is the red zone.
You can use this calming strategy anywhere without anyone knowing you are using it.
What is breathing.
Listening to music or using headphones to block out sound would be ways to adjust this sense to calm yourself
What is hearing.
The part of my brain that says, "I'm no good", "I can't do this", "Why should I even try?"
What is inner critic
Goal setting where you make sure your goal is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-limited.
What is a SMART goal?
You are hitting and yelling.
What are behaviors in the red zone.
Something which may help you calm down, slow down, or fall asleep.
What is deep breathing.
What is gum.
The part of my brain that encourages me, that says things like "I can do it", "I'll try my best", "You got this!"
What is my inner coach
Your listen, take turns, share your belongings, are kind to and enjoy spending time with a person.
What is being a good friend.