Name That Zone
When someone is worried what zone are they in?
Yellow Zone
I am worried about a the homework I don't understand. How big is that problem
Tiny. I know I could ask a teacher or grown up about what I don't understand
When I am feeling frustrated something I can do is ...
Practice Deep Breathing
Stephen gets to school late and realizes he forgot his lunch at home. What can they do to solve the problem?
He can ask his teacher to go to the office and call home for his lunch.
When I didn't get enough sleep last night and I feel tired in the morning, what zone am I in?
Blue Zone
If someone is hurt or sick how big is the problem?
BIG/HUGE get an adult as soon as possible!
When I am having trouble focusing I can ...
Use a fidget
It is indoor recess, Prabjot and Dahlia are playing jenga. Megan asks to join the game. Dahlia says yes but Prabjot is not sure if she wants another player. What can they do to solve the problem?
They can have Megan join in on the next round. Or make a plan to have her play next time with her.
When I am playing outside with my friends being silly and joking as we play tag. What zone am I in?
Green Zone
I am frustrated that I didn't get a turn in a game. How big is the problem?
This is a medium/ small problem. I can talk to an adult that I am frustrated and do some calming tips. But I need to accept that sometimes I don't get turns.
When I am upset and I am trying to calm
I can take a walk
Sarah and Julio are playing soccer at recess with Julio’s new ball. As they shoot for the wall the ball goes so high it lands on the school roof. Julio is mad that he lost his ball. What can they do to solve the problem?
Sarah can apologize if she hit it onto the roof. They can also let the custodian know that a ball is on the roof.
When I am feeling calm and ready to learn, what zone am I in?
Green Zone
When the computer doesn't log me in automatically and I am can't remember my password. How big is my problem.
This is a small problem you can pause and try to remember your password or ask your teacher/ parent for help.
One way I can express my feelings is by....
Writing or drawing about them
Cameron is having his lunch when he notices a classmate is looking at him. He yells at them “STOP LOOKING AT ME YOU FREAK!” His classmate starts to cry. What can they do to solve the problem?
Cameron can apologize for yelling and calling his peer a freak. In a calm voice he can ask them to please stop staring.
When I am feeling so excited and silly that I can't stay in my chair and I want to shout because I am happy, What zone am I in?
Red Zone
I get into a huge fight with my friends. We all say unkind words and now I am upset and am crying. How big is my problem?
This is a big problem and we will likely need an adult to help us problem solve.
If I am feeling really tired what can I do?
Move my body and get active!
Faisal was late for school and missed doing his math test with the class and now needs to complete it at recess. Faisal’s friend Yousef and Ben are sad the three of them can’t play at recess. What can they do to solve the problem?
Yousef and Ben need to accept and move on that they can't play this recess but will be able to play together at a different time.