Zones of Regulation
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Name this Emotion
Emotional Regulation
100

Name the 4 Zones of Regulation

Green Zone, Red Zone, Blue Zone, Yellow Zone

100

What could you do at home and in the community when you get annoyed, angry, overwhelmed, or have feelings of anxiety?

Take a break, use a fidget, take a deep breath, take a walk, get a drink of water, take 2 minutes to focus on what is going well

100
Name one person you feel safe around in your life

(open responses)

100

What emotion may you be feeling if you get to the lunch room and you don't know who or where to sit with?

Lonely, Nervous, Worried, Anxious, Shy...

100

Give an example of a poor way to cope with feeling frustrated/angry? and why is it a poor choice?

Name calling... may hurt someone's feelings

Hitting/kicking/throwing... someone can get hurt

(other examples)

200

Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the BLUE zone, and when you feel that way?

Sad

Hurt

Bored

200

What is your favorite strategy to use when you need a break?

(Insert break tool here)

200

Describe what a supportive friend would do if their friend was having a bad day?

Open response: Ask if they want to talk about it, give them a hug or pat on the back, remind them why they are special/what they like best about them.

200

Name an emotion you may be feeling when you are crying

Sad, Upset, Mad, Frustrated

200

What's an example of positive self talk when you are having a hard time with an activity, task, or chore?

"I can ask for help and try my best!"

"I'm open to learning and trying again!"

"Hard things get easier with practice!"

300

Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the RED zone, and when you feel that way?

Mad 

Angry

Aggressive

Crabby

300

Name a deep breathing technique

Figure 8 breathing, Smell the flowers, blow out the candle, counting to 20 

300
Name one person in your home you feel comfortable sharing emotions with 

(open response)

300

Name an emotion you may be feeling if you are very sleepy.

Tired, exhausted

300

How can you turn this Negative self-talk into Positive self-talk?

"This is too hard!"

"This might take some time and effort."

"I can do this!"

"I believe in my self!" 

"I can ask for help!"

(Other example)

400

Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the YELLOW zone, and when you feel that way?

Silly

Excited

Worried

400

Name someone you can talk to when you're feeling sad, mad, anxious, or stressed

Staff, family, friends, teacher

400
Name one person outside of your home (at work, at day program) you feel comfortable sharing emotions with 

(open response)

400

Name an emotion you feel when your face feels warm

Angry, Embarrassed

400

Turn these negative self-talk statements into positive self-talk statements:

"She/He is so good at this. I will never be like that!"


"I am going to figure out how they did it, so I can do it too!"

"I'm going to ask them for advice or help!"


500

Name one emotion you may feel in the GREEN zone, and when you feel that way?

Happy

Calm

Focused

Relaxed

500

True or false: Asking for a short break, asking to go in the calming corns, or asking to get a drink is a break tool?

True

500

What clues can other people see when I am getting upset and need a break?

I get quiet or stop talking, I stop doing my work or activity, My voice gets loud. I cry.. 

500

Name an emotion this person may be feeling in this situation

"Person is crying and saying they don't want to talk to anyone today. They even yell at their friend who tries to help"

Sad, Angry, Frustrated, Confused, Tired, Overwhelmed

500

What are some positive things we can tell ourselves during and after a hard day?

"I tried my best today, and tomorrow is another opportunity"

"I am smart and able to learn new things"

"I am grateful for a second chance each day"

"I am grateful for the people that support me in my life"

"Other examples"