The Zones
Name a feeling from the BLUE ZONE.
What is... sad, Tired, Bored?
Say, "I need help with this" using a frustrated tone of voice.
YIKES!
Using a level 5 voice outside at recess.
What is expected?
These are other words that people sometimes use instead of "Worry".
What is Stressed or anxious?
On a 1-5 scale, breaking your pencil is this level problem.
What is Level 1 or 2 because I can fix it myself?
Name a feeling from the RED ZONE.
What is... Mad, Out-of-Control, Overjoyed?
You see your friend walking into school in the morning. Give an example of a pleasant greeting in a friendly tone of voice.
What is... "Good morning!", "Hello", "How are you?"
Using a level 5 voice walking in line to Art class.
What is Unexpected?
This is how you first know your're starting to feel worried.
What is feel it in my body?
This should match the size of the problem.
What is my reaction?
Name a feeling from the YELLOW ZONE.
What is... Worried, Frustrated, Silly?
Billy is always using an annoyed tone of voice with others. This makes people ______________.
What is... Not want to be around Billy, Not want to be Billy's friend, uncomfortable?
Making silly faces at friends during silent reading time.
What is unexpected?
The best way to not to worry about something.
On a 1-5 scale, forgetting your lunch at home is this level problem.
What is level 2 or 3 (you might need to get an adult to help)?
Name a strategy or tool to get from the RED ZONE to YELLOW ZONE.
What is.. go for a walk, squishies, punch a pillow, take deep breaths, use my positive self-talk, take a break, think about the size of the problem, count to 10?
You teacher points out some trash you left behind from lunch. You respond by saying, "WHAT! It's not mine!!" Fix the tone and response to make it more pleasant.
What is .. "Oh sorry I must have missed it, I'll go throw it away now."?
Greeting people when I see them in the morning.
What is Expected?
Name 2 tools or strategies you can try when you feel worried.
What is use positive self-talk, take a break, distract myself, talk to a friend, write down what's bothering me, talk to an adult about how you feel, drink water?
Norman started to cry and pout when the teacher had him work with a partner he didn't like for math. Does his reaction match the size of the problem? What should he have done instead of crying?
What is no? He should remain calm. Maybe he'll make a new friend.
Name a strategy of tool to get from the BLUE ZONE to GREEN ZONE?
What is.. take a break, think happy thoughts, pet your animals, ask for a hug, talk to someone about your feelings, drink water, listen to music?
Think of a way to ask your mom if you can wash the dishes later in a way that will make her say, "Sure!".
WAY TO GO!
List two ways you could help a friend who showing unexpected behavior on a field trip.
Give of an example of self-talk that could help you when you're feeling worried about something.
What is.. "I can do this, everything will be fine, I'm in control, I'm brave, I'll try something new today, It will be over with soon, maybe it wont be so bad"?
On a 1-5 scale, a hurricane, tornado or fire is this level problem.
What is level 5 (Emergency!)?