In my Zones
Define expected behavior
A behavior that gives people good thoughts about you.
What is a trigger?
Some event that can cause you to go into the yellow or red zone
Tim is working at his desk and doing his work. He is in the green zone. What tools can he use to stay in the green zone
deep breathing, focusing on himself, positive self talk etc.
Ted is feeling frustrated waiting in traffic. What zone is he in?
The yellow zone.
Someone keeps singing and you ask them to stop. They do not stop and you then tell them to shut their mouth before you do it for them. Is that expected or unexpected.
Unexpected. Threatening someone for singing is a strange behavior.
Define unexpected behavior
Behavior that makes other people feel uncomfortable
What are two strategies you can use to deal with a trigger?
deep breaths, positive self talk
Steve is playing on the playground and someone trips him. He is in the red zone. What can he do to stay safe?
All sorts of things
True or False: Being in the red or yellow zone is bad
False. It's how you handle being in the different zones that can get you into trouble.
Someone says hello to you when they enter a room. Is that expected or unexpected?
Expected! greeting people in a room is very normative and kind.
Steve is mad at Tim for getting on the swing set. Steve wanted to swing, but Tim got there first. Steve punches Tim because he is angry. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected. Solving your problems with violence is unexpected and not okay.
Jeremy dropped his laptop accidentally. It's fine, but he started swearing at those around him. What is the size of the problem and does his reaction make sense?
Little problem and no.
Maria has a small cold and is tired. What zone is she in and what are some coping skills she can use
Blue zone, take it easy, go for breaks, drink water
Name some non-verbal ways someone in the red zone may be showing you that they are in the red zone
clenched fists, labored breathing, frowning
What is a way you can positively impact those around you in your classroom?
be kind, focus on yourself, share with others
Johnny comes into the classroom and greets his teacher. He then heads to his desk. Is this an expected or unexpected behavior?
Expected. When you arrive in a classroom it is normal to say hello to people and head to your desk.
Give an example of a large problem
hurricanes, death, major injury etc.
Why is it important to know our classmates triggers?
So we can avoid doing them or if they are triggered give them space if they are going to become unsafe.
Name some non-verbal ways someone in the blue zone may be showing you that they are in the blue zone
crying, head down, eyes down, sleeping
What is a way you can positively impact your family members?
put the dishes away, be kind, ask people how their day was
You have lost a game and decide to throw the cards from the game across the room. Go through the emotional chain reaction of that behavior:
-You did something
-Others have feelings about what you did-People react to what you did based on how they feel and think
-you react to them
-you do another expected or unexpected behavior
What type of problem is a broken down car that is in the shop and will be fixed in a few days?
It is a medium problem.
Why is it important to know your triggers?
So that you can make smart choices when you are triggered.
Name some non-verbal ways someone in the green zone may be showing you that they are in the green zone
doing their work, smiling, calm demeanor,
Name three small problems that can happen during the school day and why they are small problems.
yup