The Zones of Regulation
Which zone are you in when you are feeling sad?
Blue Zone
Name 3 of KC's choices.
Talk it out, ignore it, walk way, share and take turns, go to another game, tell them to stop, make a deal, apologize, wait and cool off.
What is empathy and why is it important?
Understanding how someone else feels. Walking in someone's shoes.
What are 3 characteristics of bullying?
Repeated over and over, on purpose, hurts body or feelings.
This year we learned about being mindful. Name something you can do when you are being mindful.
Focus on Breathing, Notice things around you, meditate, listen closely, calm & focused.
Which zone are you in when you are feeling calm?
Green Zone
What is the difference between a big problem and a small problem?
Small problems are those things we can handle on our own, problems where we may be annoyed or frustrated.
Big problems are the kind where you need big help...Danger, someone is hurt, or breaking the law.
Any kind act or word. You feel good, happy, etc...
What is the difference between a negative bystander and a positive bystander?
Negative bystander joins in the bullying or does nothing.
Positive bystander helps solve a problem by reporting or supporting the person being bullied.
Tibetan Singing Bowl
Which zone are you in when you are out of control?
Red Zone
Name 3 more of KC's choices.
Talk it out, ignore it, walk away, share and take turns, go to another game, tell them to stop, make a deal, apologize, wait and cool off.
How do you empty someone's bucket?
Anything unkind.
What was the message in the book 100 Dresses?
Don't bully, always be kind.
Read the class motto. What does it mean? Then lead the class in repeating it.
We are wishing good things for ourselves and others.
Name a tool that can get you back in the green zone.
Breathing, pretzel, get a drink, push against the wall, take a time-out, exercise, etc.....
True or False: KC's Choices don't work for anyone besides little kids.
False--These strategies work for everyone, even adults.
When we strung up lights at Christmas times, what did they represent?
Our acts of kindness.
Who do you report bullying to?
A trusted adult.
to calm down, one simple thing you can do is focus on your ________.
Breathing
Why is it good to know which zone you are in at the moment?
So you are aware of yourself and choose a tool and help yourself be in charge of your emotions instead of your emotions being in charge of you.
Why is it good to know and use KC's Choices?
So we can solve our own problems.
We had a week of celebration right before spring break. What was it about? What did we do?
Sprinkle Kindness Everywhere Week, wrote kinds acts and they are on the wall in the school.
How do you refuse bullying?
Refuse to let bullying happen to you by standing up to the bully and refuse to let it happen to someone else by standing up for them and supporting them.
How can being mindful help us?
It helps us with focus and self-control. It helps calm our minds so we do our best thinking.