Name the Zone
What is the best Zone to be in if you are in class, trying to learn?
The Green Zone (Ready to Learn)
Lead the class in doing Lazy 8 Breathing
Great job! You get 100 points!
If the Inner Critic says "I can't do this"...
What can the Inner Coach say?
I CAN do this!
You lost your basketball game.
1. How do you feel?
2. What is the size of the problem?
1. sad/disappointed
2. small problem
1. Look at the person and say their name
If you were up late into the night playing video games, what Zone would you probably be in at school the next day?
The Blue Zone (Tired)
Lead the class in doing Six Sides of Breathing
Nice job! You get 200 points!
If the Inner Critic Says, "I made a mistake" what can the Inner Coach say?
Mistakes help me learn!
Someone stole money out of your jacket pocket.
1. How do you feel?
2. What is the size of the problem?
1. sad, angry, upset
2. Medium problem - might need help to get it back, might need to report it, might need lunch money
What is the second step for asking for help?
Ask if they have a moment, or if they have time to help you.
If you are getting excited, silly, and having a hard time focusing in class, what Zone might you be in?
The Yellow Zone
Lead the class in a stretch of your choice
Great job! You earned 300 points!
When the Inner Critic says "This is too hard", what can the Inner Coach say?
This may take some time and effort, but I'll figure it out.
You wake up at night and notice that your room is full of smoke.
1. How do you feel?
2. What is the size of the problem?
1. scared, confused
2. Big Problem - get help right away
What is the third step for asking for help?
Tell the person what you need! Be specific!
Suzy is SO mad at her friend that she decides to send her a mean chat message. She calls her friend names and tells her she hates her.
What Zone is Suzy in?
The Red Zone (out of control)
Lead the class in the breathing exercise of your choice.
Great job, you earned 400 points!
If the Inner Critic says, "I give up!" what can the Inner Coach say?
I'll try again!
I'll try a strategy I've learned
I can do this
Your mom loses her job
1. How do you feel?
2. What is the size of the problem?
1. sad, nervous
2. Medium/Big (depending on how much you need the money)
What is the last step in asking for help, after the person has already helped you?
True or False:
You can't be in more than one Zone at the same time.
False. You CAN be in more than one Zone!
Usually though, it is helpful to identify the main on you are in at the moment.
Lead the class in the My Calming Sequence
Great job! You get 500 points!
If the Inner Critic says "I'll never be that smart." what can the Inner Coach say?
I'll learn how to do this!
I can train my brain.
I AM smart.
Someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallways or cafeteria.
1. How do you feel?
2. What is the size of the problem?
1. Uncomfortable, awkward
2. Small problem - you can brush it off and move on!
Let's role play a scenario where you ask for help!
1. What is something you need help with?
2. Where would you be?
3. Who would you ask for help?
1. Look at the person and say their name.
2. Ask them if they have time to help you.
3. Tell them what you need.
4. Thank them for their help.