Zones of Regulation
What is an emotion you might experience in the blue zone?
Sad, bored, sick, tired
What does perspective mean?
Point of view
True or false: Conflict is ALWAYS bad.
False, conflict is often healthy when done right!
What does it mean to be grateful?
Feeling thankful, appreciation
What are three things you can do when you are really angry?
Examples include: Talk to a friend, take some deep breaths, communicate with an adult, do an art project, take a walk, meditate, stretch
What is an emotion you might feel in the green zone?
Ready to learn, focused, calm, happy
Answer the following 3 questions: Daniel studied for 2 days for his science test. He still failed the test. What is Daniel thinking? What will his parents think? What could he do to help himself?
Examples include: Daniel feels worried/ sad/ stressed, Parents are feeling worried/ understanding, he could get tutoring/ try again/ study more
What would you do in this situation: Your parent reminds you (multiple times) to take out the trash and clean your room. You don’t understand why it needs to be right now, but your parent says to drop everything and listen.
Examples include: Explain that you may need time to complete the chore, you listen to your parents right away
What is one way you can express gratitude to other people?
Write a note, say thank you, give a gift, do an act of kindness
What are three things you can do if you are feeling really tired in class?
Examples include: Talk with staff, stretch, take some deep breaths, drink some cold water, play with a fidget
What is an emotion you might feel in the yellow zone?
Silly, anxious, frustrated
What are 2 things you can do to understand another person's perspective?
Listen, keep an open mind, consider both sides, treat others the way you want to be treated, put yourself in their shoes, keep the person's background in mind
What are 2 healthy ways to handle conflict?
Use an "I" message, talk it out/ compromise, share/ take turns, apologize, avoid, get help
Why is it important to be grateful?
Examples include: it can make us happier, it makes us have a better outlook on life, it can make the people in our lives feel good
What is an impulse?
An urge to do something without thinking about the consequences.
What is an emotion you might feel in the red zone?
Mad, angry, violent, overly excited
Share one reason why different perspectives are important.
Examples include: the world would be boring without them, different perspectives allow us to be more creative, everyone's perspectives come from their unique backgrounds
What does it mean to agree to disagree?
Sometimes we just don't agree with the people in our lives. Agreeing to disagree means that this disagreement doesn't have to end in a fight.
Give 2 examples of random acts of kindness
Examples: hold a door open for someone, give a compliment, help a peer, smile/ wave at a stranger...
What are three things you could do if you had a hard day and are feeling sad?
What is the best zone to be in while in the classroom?
The green zone
What is one thing you can say to someone who has an opinion you don't agree with?
Thanks for sharing, I understand where you are coming from, I never thought of that, I respect you but disagree with your opinion...
What would you do in this scenario: There’s a new student at school. You want to get to know them, but your other friends don’t.
Examples include: communicate with your friends, explain why it's important to be inclusive, get to know the new student despite what your friends say
What are five things you are grateful for?
Options are endless!
True or false: people should feel happy all the time.
FALSE, all emotions are important for human beings to experience.