Zones of Regulation
Names the four Zones of Regulation
What is Red zone, Yellow zone, Blue zone, Green zone
What is a coping strategy we can use if we are in the BLUE zone?
What is:
Put my head down, ask to take a break, go for a walk, get a drink, do a movement activity, draw a picture, talk to an adult, etc.)
Name an adult you feel the most comfortable going to ask for help at school?
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How are you feeling right now? What zone is that emotion in?
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Your friends are making fun of you because of the outfit you are wearing.
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Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the BLUE zone
What is
Sad
Bored
Tired
Sick
What is a coping strategy you can use when you are in the YELLOW zone?
What is:
Take a break, go for a walk, take deep breaths, use a fidget, take a movement break, walk around the room, etc.)
Who is another adult you can go to when you need help at school?
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How are you feeling if you have a frown and are crying?
What is:
Sad, Upset, Feeling down/blue
You trip and fall in front of all of your friends and drop your lunch everywhere...
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Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the RED zone
What is
Aggressive
Mad
Angry
Frustrated
Out of control
What is a coping strategy I can use when I am in the RED zone?
What is:
Take deep breaths, walk away, ask to take a break, remove myself from the problem, count to 10, go for a walk, ask for help, etc.)
What is
(Insert adult's name here)
How are you feeling if your face is red, your fists are clenched, and you are yelling?
What is:
Mad, angry, frustrated, upset.
You have to take a test that you didn't study for.
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Name ONE emotion you may feel when you are in the YELLOW zone
What is
Frustrated
Worried
Scared
Silly
Excited
A little out of control
What is your favorite coping strategy to use?
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Name a friend or classmate that you can go to when you need help?
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How are you feeling if you have a smile on your face and are being kind to others?
What is:
Happy, calm, feeling good.
Your teacher tells you how proud they are of you for following the rules.
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Name one emotion you may feel in the GREEN zone
What is
Happy
Calm
Feeling okay
Focused
Ready to learn
Why are coping strategy important? What do they help us do?
Coping strategies are important because they are tools we can use to help us calm down/regulate our feelings. They help us to calm down and get back to the green zone.
True or False:
When I need to talk to someone about a problem or need help, I can talk to the school psychologist/counselor at school.
What is another word for feeling worried?
What is:
Scared, anxious, afraid, nervous, fearful.
Your teacher is yelling at you because you are not doing what you are supposed to be doing.
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