The Zones of Regulation
Which zone are you in when you are feeling sad?
Blue Zone
Name 3 of KC's choices.
Talk it out, ignore it, walk way, share and take turns, go to another game, tell them to stop, make a deal, apologize, wait and cool off.
What is empathy and why is it important?
Understanding how someone else feels.
Having empathy will help us be kinder and more understanding of others. When this happens, we feel better, we help others feel better, and our world becomes a better place.
What are 3 characteristics of bullying?
Repeated over and over, on purpose, hurts body or feelings.
This year we learned about being mindful. Name something you can do when you are being mindful.
Focus on Breathing, Notice things around you, meditate, listen closely, calm & focused, etc...
Which zone are you in when you are feeling calm?
Green Zone
What is the difference between a big problem and a small problem?
Small problems are those things we can handle on our own, problems where we may be annoyed or frustrated.
Big problems are the kind where you need big help...Danger, someone is hurt, or breaking the law.
What kinds of things do you do to fill someone's bucket?
And how do you feel when your bucket is full?
Any kind act or word will fill buckets.
You feel good, happy, etc... when your bucket is full.
What is the difference between a negative bystander and a positive bystander?
Negative bystander joins in the bullying or does nothing.
Positive bystander helps solve a problem by reporting or supporting the person being bullied.
What is something Mrs.Tau'a held in her hands to help us learn to listen & focus better? Hint... Vibrations
(Tibetan) Singing Bowl
Which zone are you in when you are out of control?
Red Zone
Name 3 more of KC's choices.
Talk it out, ignore it, walk away, share and take turns, go to another game, tell them to stop, make a deal, apologize, wait and cool off.
How do you empty someone's bucket?
Anything unkind.
What was the message in the book 100 Dresses?
Don't bully, always be kind.
Read the class motto. What does it mean?
Then lead the class in repeating it.
We are wishing good things for ourselves and others.
Name a tool that can get you back in the green zone.
Deep breathing, do the pretzel, get a drink, take a time-out, exercise, etc..... (there are many things that will work!)
True or False: KC's Choices don't work for anyone besides little kids.
False--These strategies work for everyone, even adults.
When we strung up lights at Christmas times, what did they represent?
Our acts of kindness.
To whom do you report bullying?
A trusted adult.
We talked about Careers. Name one of the career areas.
Realistic/Doer, Artistic/Creater, Investigative, Thinker, Social/Helper, Enterprising/Persuader, Conventional/Organizer
Why is it good to know which zone you are in at the moment?
So you can be in charge of your emotions instead of your emotions being in charge of you. If you know yourself emotionally, you can use the tools we talked about to help you regulate your own emotions.
Why is it good to know and use KC's Choices?
These are problem solving strategies that work.
We had a week of celebration right before spring break. What was it about? What did we do?
Sprinkle Kindness Everywhere Week
Activities included: writing kind things on sprinkles, Daily Kindness Challenges, listened to stories about Kindness, ate donut holes...
How do you refuse bullying?
Refuse to let bullying happen to you by standing up to the bully ("Stop, thats bullying) and refuse to let it happen to someone else by standing up for them and supporting them. (Stand for Courage, the book ONE)
How can being mindful help us?
It helps us with focus and self-control. It helps calm our minds so we do our best thinking.