Zones of Regulation
What are the 4 colors of the Zones of Regulation?
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red
Name a feeling in the Blue Zone.
Sad, tired, sick, bored
Name a coping skill you could use in the Red Zone.
Ask for help, take a break, take deep breaths, mindfulness, think of your happy place, close your eyes and count to 10, do jumping jacks/push-ups, or write, draw, or talk about how you're feeling
What does mindfulness mean?
Paying attention to the present moment
You're falling asleep in class. What zone are you in, and how could you get back to green?
Blue Zone - stretch, get a drink of water, move your body
Which zone are we in if we feel calm and ready to learn?
Green Zone
What zone might "worried" be in?
Yellow Zone
What are coping skills?
Things we use or do to help us manage our emotions, calm our bodies, and handle tough situations in healthy ways
Name one benefit of practicing mindfulness.
Improves mental health, promotes emotional regulation, reduces stress and anxiety, increases focus and concentration, enhances self-awareness, builds resilience
You feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. What zone are you in and why is it important?
Green Zone - because you can do your best learning and make good choices
True or False: The Red Zone is only for anger.
False - it can also mean scared, panicked, and out of control
What zone do we use for feeling silly or excited?
Yellow Zone
Name 2 coping skills that could help you if you were in the Yellow Zone.
Ask for help, pause and think before you act, get a drink of water, take a break, take a walk, do jumping jacks/push-ups, imagine your happy place, mindfulness, talk to a friend or trusted adult, take deep breaths (any 2)
Name 2 ways we can practice mindfulness.
Mindfulness outdoors, mindful movement, deep breathing, body scan, guided meditation (any 2)
What is resilience?
The ability to overcome and bounce back from challenges or difficult experiences
What zone might you be in if you feel tired or bored?
Blue Zone
Name 3 feelings that are in the Green Zone.
Happy, calm, focused, okay, in control (any 3)
Name 3 coping skills you could use if you were in the Blue Zone.
Talk to a friend, play with a friend, take a walk, drink water, take deep breaths, be a helper, think of things that make you happy, mindfulness, talk to a trusted adult, ask for help, tell myself "everything will be okay" (any 3)
True or False: Mindfulness means pushing away all of your thoughts.
False - it means noticing your thoughts and letting them pass by
Name all 5 of our group expectations.
Fun, Respect, Responsible, Cooperation, Safety
Why is it helpful to know what zone we are in?
So we can use the right coping strategies to get back to green
If you're in the Yellow Zone, what does that mean about your energy?
Your energy is starting to get a little too high or too low
Why do we practice coping skills even when we feel calm?
So they're easier to use when we really need them
How can mindfulness help when you're in the Red Zone?
It can calm your body and help you think clearly
How does mindfulness build resilience?
It encourages acceptance and self-compassion, making it easier to cope with difficult situations instead of avoiding them