Zones of Regulation
What are the 4 colors of the zones of regulation?
Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red
What is your favorite coping skill to use at TAP?
Name your favorite!
You come into TAP and a friend of yours is sitting at the table with their head down and they won’t look at you. How might they be feeling?
They might be feeling sad or upset and don’t feel like talking.
True or false: Crying is a negative coping skill.
False. It is okay to cry when you need to!
How do I feel if I’m in the blue zone? What coping skills can I use?
Feeling sad, tired, bored, sick. I could take deep breaths, listen to music, take a break.
True or false: Talking to someone (a friend, staff, parent, teacher) is an good coping skill to use.
True! Talk to whoever you feel comfortable.
True or false: you can have more than one feeling at a time.
True! You can feel many different feelings at once, such as happiness and boredom.
True or false: Adults use coping skills too.
True! Adults use coping skills to help manage emotions just like you!
You’re starting your first day of a new school and are feeling really nervous and overwhelmed. What zone are you in?
Yellow zone
What is the red (or green) seat cushion at TAP used for? What zone would you use this coping tool in?
It is used to help stay still, stop wiggling, and focus. This can be used in the yellow zone.
They might be feeling frustrated they are not winning.
True or false: ignoring your feelings make them go away.
False. Ignoring how you feel can make the feelings more intense. It is best to use coping skills to help manage.
Name one character from Tv or a movie that represents someone in the green zone.
Joy from Inside Out! Spongebob!
What is something physical you can do as a coping skill?
Exercise, take a walk, jump on the trampoline.
You have a great day at TAP listening to staff, being kind to peers, and have great sportsmanship. Staff rewards you with three Pom poms for your great work on your goals! How might you be feeling?
You might be feeling happy and proud of yourself!
True or false: The best way to deal with anger is to find a healthy way to express it.
True or false: The red zone is ”bad” and the green zone is “good”.
What is the purpose of your breathing buddy?
To guide and help you take deep breaths by using your belly to breathe.
You are playing soccer with friends. Your friend goes to kick the ball in the goal and misses. Other people are laughing at him for missing. How might your friend feel? Is there anything you can do?
Your friend might feel embarrassed that he missed the goal. He might also feel sad and upset that he is being laughed at. Next time, you can cheer your teammate on and root for them!
True or false: Feelings can be felt in physical ways, such as your stomach hurting.
True. When you’re stomach hurts you might be feeling anxious or sick. When your cheeks get red and feel hot, you might be feeling angry.