Zones
You are happy, calm and ready to learn. What zone are you in?
Green
You did not get called on when you raise your hand. What size problem is this - peanut or elephant?
Peanut problem
Who is an adult you can talk to about your feelings?
A parent, grandparent, teacher, aunt / uncle
You are very angry and feel out of control. You want to yell and throw things. What zone are you in?
Red zone
It's pizza day and you are waiting in line for your turn to get pizza. The line feels very long, what is something you can think about to help you wait?
Count, categories, something happy
Pizza breathing is one tool to help you calm down. Can you show me your pizza breathing?
In through nose and out through mouth.
Who is charge of taking care of your feelings and making sure you are ready to learn?
You are!
You are in the waiting room at the dentist and are feeling nervous about going in. What is something happy you can think about to take your mind off of it?
A favorite place, a pet, a favorite day or activity
If your teacher asks you to take a break, is it because she is mad at you for being naughty or is it to give you some time to take care of your feelings and get back to green zone?
You are working very hard on an art activity, but you keep making mistakes and it is not going well. You are starting to get frustrated. What zone are you in?
Yellow zone
True or false: The things you say to yourself can make you feel better or worse.
TRUE
Name one thing you can do to take care of your feelings in school?
Get a drink of water, ask for a break, color, pizza breathing, talk to an adult, stretch break, squeeze hands
You did not get very much sleep last night. You are very tired. What zone are you in?
Blue Zone
Your teacher is teaching something new that you've never done before and you are feeling nervous. Which thinking will help you feel better? 1) I'm not good at this, I'm never going to get this right! or 2) I will try my best and if I practice, I'm sure I can learn new things!
I will try my best and if I practice, I'm sure I can learn new things.
What are two things you can draw if something is bothering you?
1. Something that makes you happy
2. Draw about what is bothering you