Zones of Regulation
The GREEN Zone
Your friend told you that their very old dog passed away. What do you say?
I'm sorry/Are you OK?/Do you want to talk about it?
You are in a group of people and someone has some spinach in their teeth. What do you do/say?
Whisper/hint they have something in their teeth without the group knowing.
Which voice do you use when presenting to the class?
Strong Speaker Voice
What is the first thing you do when you want to start a conversation?
Call the person's name
In this Zone, you are feeling extreme emotion. You are out of control.
The RED Zone
Your friend said they didn't think they did very well on their test. What can you say to your friend?
Maybe you did better than you thought/Oh geez, that stinks, I'm sorry
Someone just passed gas really loud! What do you say?
NOTHING
Which voice volume do you use in the library?
When you are speaking/listening, where should you look?
At the speaker/listener
In this Zone, you are feeling a heightened level of excitement. It's hard to concentrate and you may not quite feel yourself.
The YELLOW Zone
Your friend is super excited about the trip he's taking when COVID is over. What can you say?
Wow that's cool!/I hope you have fun!
Someone just sneezed and now there is a little snot under their nose but they didn't notice. What do you do?
Pass them a tissue/quietly let them know
Which voice volume do you use when there is an emergency?
Outside voice
How do you introduce yourself to someone?
Hi, my name is ____.
Extreme grief, elation, furious, bone chilling fright, are all examples of this Zone.
The RED zone
Your friend told you someone was picking on him at recess. What can you say to him?
I'm sorry you had to deal with that./Let's hang out together next time so maybe the bully won't bother you.
What do you say when someone cuts in front of you?
Excuse me, I was here first
Which voice do you use when working in a small group?
Table Talk Voice
Why is it important to talk about something that is not of interest to you but is of interest to someone else?
It makes them feel good/they'll reciprocate
Sadness, tiredness, boredom, feeling sick, are all examples of this Zone.
The BLUE Zone
Your friend might have to move. He's feeling really sad about it. What can you say?
We can still talk on the phone or I can visit/I'll miss you
What do you do if someone is saying mean things to you?
Ignore them/walk away/tell an adult if it's very mean
Which voice volume do you use in the movie theater?
Whisper voice
What should you say if you weren't paying attention to someone and missed what they said?