The Purple Private Circle
What is the sign for the Purple Private Circle?
(Student gives herself/himself a hug)
What is the sign for the Blue Hug Circle?
(Student demonstrates arms outstretched in front of himself/herself forming a circle.)
What are the colors in the Zones of Regulation?
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red
What can you do if you are sleepy and are having a hard time staying awake at school?
ex. go for a walk, get a drink of water, etc...
Who is in the Purple Private Circle?
Me (the student)
Who is in the Blue Hug Circle?
Parents and siblings.
What are some examples of how someone would feel if she was in the Blue Zone?
ex. tired, sad, depressed, bored, etc...
What can you do if you are struggling to open your carton of milk at lunch?
Get someone's attention and politely ask for help, etc...
True or False
"My body is my own. I decide who can touch me."
True
True or False
I cannot give my parents hugs and kisses.
False
Your parents just told you they are taking you to Disney World. How would you feel and what Zone would you be in?
ex. excited/red zone (answers will vary)
What would make you angry and put you in the Red Zone?
answers will vary
True or False
Other people can hear my personal thoughts?
False
How do you work out your differences (disagreements) with your family members?
ex. calm voices, nice words, talking not yelling, etc...)
How would you feel and what Zone would you be in if your friend stopped talking to you?
sad/disappointed
blue zone
(Answers will vary)
What strategy can you use when you are frustrated and in the Yellow Zone?
ex. Bubble Breathing, Rainbow Breathing, Go for a walk, Listen to Music, etc...
True or False
My mom tells me what thoughts and feelings to share with others.
False
Every person decides what thoughts and feelings he or she wants to share with others.
Can you trust your parents?
yes (answers may vary depending on individual circumstances)
True or False
It is never OK to be in the Red Zone?
False
It is ok to be in the Red Zone. How you handle yourself and control your actions matters.
True or False
Someone in the Red Zone can ONLY be angry.
False
(Someone can be excited, furious, ecstatic, etc...)