Feelings
When I am alone at home
Lonely
Sad
You want the cereal box from the top shelf. You can't reach it. What do you do?
Ask for help
safely use a stool to grab the box
Eat something else
What zone are you in today?
What's something that makes you mad?
Being invited somewhere
Happy
Excited
Role play asking for help tying your shoes.
Ask a friend or adult. "Excuse me, could you please help me tie my shoes?"
Name some feelings in the Red Zone
Mad; Angry; Mean; Yelling, hitting; Out of control
Is it ever okay to hit someone because you're angry?
No, never.
Being told no
Angry
Mad
You're stuck on a math problem at school. What should you do?
Raise your hand and ask your teacher for help.
Skip the problem and come back to it later.
Name some feelings in the Blue Zone
Sad; Tired; Sick; Bored; Moving Slowly
Someone at recess runs into you and you fall down. They say it was an accident. What can you do?
Take a break, tell the person it was only an accident no big deal, tell the person to be more careful, continue playing with your friends, etc.
tripping in front of people
Embarrassed
A kid on the bus is tripping you on the bus everyday and calling you names. Should you ask for help?
Yes! Tell the bus driver, a teacher, or your parents what's going on and you can solve the problem together.
Name some feelings in the Green Zone
Happy; Calm; Good to go; Focused; Ready to Learn
Someone at recess runs into you and you fall down. They say it was an accident. How do you feel?
Mad, sad, surprised, calm
How is everyone feeling today
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You're stuck on a math problem at school. You try to ask your teacher, but she's helping someone else and tells you to wait. What should you do?
Skip the problem, and come back to it later. Wait for your teacher to come help you.
Name some feelings in the Yellow Zone
Worried; Frustrated; wiggly; anxious; excited
Name one way to calm down when you're frustrated or angry.
Take a break, take a deep breath, count to 10, walk away, etc.