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Your body feels slow and tired at home. Which Zone might that be?
Blue Zone!
You feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. Which Zone is that?
Green Zone!
You feel excited and your body wants to move and wiggle.
Which Zone might that be?
Yellow Zone!
You feel very angry and have a hard time staying in control.
Which Zone is this?
Red Zone!
What is an Expected Behavior?
A behavior that fits the place and helps things go smoothly.
You clean up your toys when you finished. Expected or Unexpected?
Expected
Expected or Unexpected?
Expected
You wait your turn on the slide.
Expected or Unexpected?
Expected
Stand up and pretend to be your favorite animal for 5 seconds… but do it using a Green Zone body.
(Quiet, calm, and gentle moves!)
Nice job showing control even while having fun!
What is an Unexpected Behavior?
A behavior that doesn’t fit the place and may make things harder.
You yell because you didn't get a turn. Expected or Unexpected?
Unexpected
You tap your pencil loudly during quiet work time.
Expected or Unexpected?
Unexpected
You push ahead in line on the playground.
Expected or Unexpected?
Unexpected
Name one body cue that helps you know your Zone.
Heart beats fast, shoulder droop, stomach feels wiggly, face feels hot, breathing becomes fast, etc.
What does it mean to think about others before you act?
It means remembering that our choices can change how others feel.
You choose to take a break when you feel upset. How might others feel when they see you using a calm choice?
Bonus (100 points): What Zone would others be in if they see you making that choice?
They may feel comfortable, safe, proud, and relaxed.
Bonus: Green Zone!
You notice your body is getting frustrated during work time. What is one thing you can do to stay in control?
Take a deep breath, ask for a break/take a walk, ask for help, squeeze a fidget, etc.
You see a kid who is sad at the park. What is one kind choice you could make?
Check in, offer help, stay nearby, etc.
If you were a superhero who helps kids stay in the Green Zone, what would your superhero name be?
Great Name!!
This behavior can cause "bad" or "uncomfortable" thoughts in others.
Unexpected
You continue to shout when upset, even after someone asks you to stop. How might others feel or think when this happens?
Bonus (100 points): What Zone might that other person be in?
They may feel worries, comfortable, or unsure of what to you will do next.
Bonus: Yellow Zone!
When you follow classroom expectations, how might others think or feel?
They may feel comfortable, respected, and ready to learn too.
When you use unexpected behaviors in public, how might others feel?
They may feel surprised, confused, unsafe, or unsure what will happen next.
True or False:
All Zones are okay/all feels are okay
TRUE: All Zones are okay. They just tell us how our body feels.
Why is it important to think about how our behavior affects others?
It helps us make choices that keep everyone feeling safe and respected.