Name that Zone
You just got a good grade on a test. You smile to yourself and prepare for the upcoming lesson.
Green zone - happy, ready to work
You are taking a field trip today. Your teacher is walking around the room collecting permission slips when you remember that you forgot to get yours signed. You will have to spend the day at school while your class is at the Zoo.
sad, disappointed, frustrated, angry
Compromise, ask nicely, use another swing or piece of playground equipment
Your dad just lost his job. How can you make him feel better?
Express concern, spend time with him, do something to make him happy
You missed the last shot of the game while playing basketball. You yell out "NO!" and throw your water bottle on the ground.
Red zone - out of control
surprised, nervous, frustrated, determined
You and your friend just bought chocolate milkshakes. While walking out of the store, your friend trips and they drop their milkshake onto the floor.
empathy, offer to help them get a new one
empathy, offer support, compliment them, give them someone to talk to (yourself)
You were up late last night working on a science project. Today you yawn and feel your eyes closing in class.
Blue zone - tired/sleepy
A horse walks into your classroom during silent reading time.
shocked, surprised, confused
Your best friend just won his baseball championship.
Say congratulations, high five, congratulatory card/gift
Today is your friend's birthday, but the teacher and class forgot.
Tell the teacher/class about the birthday, make a card, go out of your way to say "happy birthday"
You are performing a song in front of a crowd. You feel nervous but also excited about the performance. You have "butterflies in your stomach".
Yellow zone - excited/nervous
You just found out that your family won a free trip to Universal Studios and you get to leave school early today to go.
Your sister was looking forward to field day all week. It got rained out and was canceled until next year.
say sorry, offer to do sport activities with her, show empathy
Your classmate trips and falls in the hallway, dropping their books on the floor.
Help them pick up the books, offer them a hand, ask if they are okay
Your trip to the trampoline park needs to be postponed. You have been waiting a whole month to go with your friends. You feel sad and disappointed, so you go to bed early.
Blue zone - sad, moving slow
Your mom took away your computer/video game privileges over spring break so that you spend more time outside.
angry, frustrated, confused
offer to help, open the door for her
Your friend is getting laughed at by another student for how their hair looks.
stick up for your friend, report bullying, talk with your friend and offer them a compliment