Blue Zone
Name a feeling you would have in the blue zone.
Name a feeling you would have in the green zone.
Name a feeling you would have in the red zone.
Name a feeling you would have in the yellow zone.
little to no energy
How much energy does someone have in the green zone?
A good amount- they feel ready to do their best!
How much control does someone have in the red zone?
Little or no control- they need to STOP and think about their choices!
How much control does someone have in the yellow zone?
Give a situation that would put you in the blue zone.
Any situation that would make you tired, bored, sick, or sad.
Give a situation that would put you in the green zone.
Any situation that would make you happy, calm, or focused.
Give a situation that would put you in the red zone.
Any situation that would make you angry, mad, or upset.
Give a situation that would put you in the yellow zone.
Any situation that would make you scared, nervous, or worried.
How can you tell if you are in the blue zone? What changes happen in your body?
You look sad, you might be frowning. You also might be crying or in pain.
How can you tell if you are in the green zone? What changes happen in your body?
You are smiling, paying attention. You are being safe, respectful, and responsible.
How can you tell if you are in the red zone? What changes happen in your body?
You might have a frowning face. Your eyebrows might go down. You might clinch your fists. Your body might get hot because your temperature is rising. Your heart rate might speed up.
How can you tell if you are in the yellow zone? What does your body look like?
Your heartbeat might beat really fast or kind of slow. You can't sit still. You feel like you have a lot of energy and can't concentrate. You might be wiggly.
What is a coping skill you could use if you are in the blue zone?
You could talk about your feelings, think of a happy thought, draw, use the calm down corner...
What is an I-statement?
When you communicate how you are feeling- I feel upset when you talk over me.
What is a coping skill you could use if you're in the red zone?
You could take deep breaths, count to 10, draw, talking to someone about it, go for a walk, use the calm down corner...
What is a coping skill you can use if you're in the yellow zone?
Take deep breaths, talk to a trusted friend or adult, draw, use a stress tool, go to the calm down corner...