Feelings/Zone
when someone says a funny joke
joyful, happy (yellow)
show how to take 5 deep breathes
Change it: I can't do it
I can't do it yet.
Positive or Negative? I got this. I can do it.
Positive
when your body feels heavy and sluggish
tired, sleepy (blue)
name 3 coping skills to use when feeling in the red or blue zone
deep breathes, take a drink of water, count to 10, ask for help, ask for a break, draw, etc.
I'll never finish all of this work
I can do it. I just need to take things one step at a time.
draw
when someone calls you a name or hits you
angry, mad (red)
what do you do when a boy won't share the soccer ball with you even after you asked nicely and waited your turn
take deep breathes, walk away, ask for help from an adult
I don't have any friends. No one likes me.
I can make friends by...
Change it: We are going to lose the basketball game. Might as well give up already
I can give it my best and play until the end. That's good sportsmanship
when you are sitting at your desk, following directions, doing work
calm (green)
You are feeling sad because you did not get the grade you wanted on your test. What do you do to help yourself feel better?
Tell yourself "it's okay", "I'll do better on the next one", ask for help from an adult, take deep breathes
I am going to fail.
Mistakes help me learn. I can always ask for help
Take a deep breath. Tell yourself it's ok. Ask for a break.
you have a soccer game and feel butterflies in your stomach
nervous (red)
what do you do when you are feeling overwhelmed by reading/writing and want to rip your paper?
take deep breathes, ask for help, ask for a break, take a drink of water, etc.
What's the point of trying? I am going to fail anyways.
Don't give up. I can do it. I need to just give it my best.
Change it: this is impossible. I will never get this.
Keep trying. Don't give up. I can ask for help. Practice will make me better.