Zones
It's time to get out of bed and ready for school but I'm so tired, I just want to stay in bed. What zone am I in? Name 2 tools I could use to change my zone.
What is the Blue Zone. Tools: Cold shower, jumping jacks, push ups, turning on music or lights.
I want a snack that can help me concentrate on my homework. Should I choose a pudding or a granola bar? Why?
What is granola bar because it is more heavy work for the mouth which is more regulating and calming.
I need to focus on my homework. Should I work in a quiet space or a loud space?
What is quiet space.
My parent needs to run one extra errand before we go home. What brain should I have to help go with the flow?
My bedtime is 9:00 and I need to slow my body down. Should I roll around on the floor or do hand pushes (isometrics)? Why?
What is hand pushes (isometics) as this helps to slow the body down.
It's homework time. I am feeling silly and don't want to sit down to do my homework. What zone am I in? Name 2 tools I could use to change my zone.
What is the Yellow Zone. Tool examples: Snack such as a granola bar, deep breathing, changing the lighting or sound.
I am in the yellow zone in the morning and I want to be in the green zone when I get to school. Should I drink lemonade for breakfast or drink a smoothie through a straw? Why?
What is drink a smoothie through a straw because this is heavy work for the mouth and will slow your arousal.
My bedroom is neat and everything is in its' place. Would that help me feel calm or out of control?
What is calm.
If I lose a game, what size problem is this?
Is a warm bath a wake up or slow down touch? How come?
What is slow down. Warm is more down regulating and relaxing.
It's time to go to bed and I usually have a hard time slowing down before bed. What 2 things can I do to help my body get ready for bedtime.
What is listen to calming music, use lotion, dim the lights.
Name one smell that can be calming before bedtime.
What is lavendar, vanilla, etc
It's time to get up for school and my room is dark. What is one thing I could do to help me start to wake up?
What is turn on the lights or open the curtains.
What is Superflex, Rock Brain, Mean Jean, Glass Man, Worry Wall, One-Sided Sid or Was Funny Once
What could I do to help my parent at the grocery store if I need to slow my body down?
What is pushing the shopping chart with groceries in it; or practice deep breathing.
Is it okay to be in the Red Zone? Provide explanation
What is yes it is. Its okay to be in any of the zones. Its how we react when in the red zone. It is not okay to yell, scream, hit, etc.
Name one smell that is alerting that I can smell to wake up in the morning.
What is citrus (lemon), garlic, coffee, etc.
What can I use if I need to block out any noise while doing my homework or schoolwork.
What is headphones.
This type of person gets stuck on their own idea of what they want to do and will not consider other options or ideas. This person may see a situation only one way.
What is Rock Brain
It's time to wake up and I fell so tired. Name 2 movements that could help wake me up.
What is jumping jacks, high knees, running in place or push ups.
What is Blue, Green, Yellow and Red
I'm in school and I am feeling that I going into the yellow zone. I want to use a mouth tool, however I dont have any food. What else could I do?
What is breathing-lazy 8, deep breathing, 6 sided, horse breathing.
It is time to go to bed. Name 1 or 2 vision tools to help me settle down for bedtime
What is dim the lights.
This person gets really upset and explosive quickly. Their response does not match the size of the problem. Tend to overreact.
What is Glass Man
Name two touch tools that you could use?
What is play-doh, wikki sticks, figdet tools, kinetic sand.