Zones of Regulation
What zone are you in if you feel calm, focused, and ready to learn?
Green Zone
Which remote button helps you stop before reacting?
Pause
You forget your homework at home. Is this a small, medium, or big problem?
Small problem
Flexible thinking means: A. Only your idea matters B. Being able to try another way C. Never making mistakes
Being able to try another way
What is an appropriate way to communicate when you need help or want someone's attention?
Raise hand, say excuse me, walk over calmly
Name 3 coping strategies you can use when you are in the Yellow Zone.
Deep breathing, movement break, squeeze ball, asking for help, water break
Which button helps you look back at what happened?
Rewind
A big problem usually means: A. Someone is unsafe B. You lost a turn C. Someone looked at you funny
Someone is unsafe
True or False: A flexible thinker can handle changes more calmly.
True
True or False: Yelling is the best way to solve a misunderstanding.
False
True or False: The Red Zone means you are a bad kid.
False
You are stuck thinking “This is unfair!” Which remote button could help you switch your thinking?
Change Channel
What size reaction should match a small problem?
A small reaction
Your teacher changes the game at the last minute. What would a flexible thinker do?
Stay calm, try the new game, ask questions respectfully
If you feel misunderstood, what is a respectful and effective way to handle it?
Repeat calmly, explain clearly, ask for help
ou are feeling worried before a test. What zone might you be in?
Yellow Zone
Why can taking a short pause before reacting help prevent a problem from getting bigger?
A pause gives the brain time to calm down and think before making a choice.
Why is it harder to problem solve when angry?
Small or medium problem
Rigid thinking sounds like: A. “I can try again.” B. “There is only ONE way!” C. “Maybe I can compromise.”
"There is only ONE way!”
Which is better communication? A. Throwing objects B. Calmly explaining your feelings
Calmly explaining your feelings
Why can staying too long in the Red Zone make communication harder?
Why is it harder to problem solve when angry?
Big emotions can make it harder to listen, think clearly, and explain feelings calmly.
Strong anger can make the thinking part of the brain slow down, so it is harder to make good choices.
How can “rewinding” a situation in your mind help you understand what you could do differently next time?
Rewinding helps you notice choices, feelings, and actions so you can make a better plan for next time.
True or False: Sometimes our brain makes small problems FEEL like giant problems.
What happens in the brain when emotions get too big?
True
The brain’s “alarm system” takes over, making it harder to stay calm, think clearly, or listen.
Name one thing you can tell yourself when your brain gets “stuck.”
How can flexible thinking help friendships?
Flexible thinking helps people stay calm, compromise, and understand different points of view.
What is the difference between explaining your feelings and blaming others?
Explaining feelings tells how you feel respectfully, while blaming tries to make the other person feel at fault.