Zones
Name one feeling in the Green Zone.
Happy, calm, ready, prepared, focused, relaxed, okay
What are lemon squeezies?
Tensing the hands and arms like you are squeezing a lemon and then relaxing.
All feelings are okay.
True!
If you want to play on the monkey bars but so does your friend. What is the best problem-solving solution?
Taking turns
Say something positive about yourself.
I am brave
I am kind
I am a good friend
Name 2 feelings in the Red Zone.
Mad, angry, frustrated, out of control, terrified
Show the class two yoga poses you remember.
Butterfly, child's pose, tree, downward dog, warrior 1, warrior 2
Yelling at others is a healthy coping skill.
False!
You want to play with your friend but they already told another friend they would play with them. This makes you upset. What is the best problem solving solution?
Walk away or take a break
Name 2 people you can talk to at school about a problem.
Name 3 feelings in the Yellow Zone.
Worried, nervous, scared, annoyed, silly, excited
Name two types of breathing.
Roller coaster, star, dragon, count to four
An I message is better than a you message.
True!
Someone says your coat is ugly at recess. This is the first time they have said anything mean. What is the best problem solving solution?
Talk it out or ignore
What is the difference between rude and mean?
Rude is on accident. Mean is on purpose.
Name 4 feeling in the Blue Zone.
Bored, tired, sad, sick, shy, exhausted, lonely
Name 3 coping skills that are not breathing or yoga.
Take a break, lemon squeezies, talk to someone, name the feeling, positive words, do something fun, snuggle in a blanket, draw, color, go outside, drink water, eat a snack, counting, play a game, use a fidget, etc.
A classmate steps on your shoe while walking in line in the hallway. This is a big problem.
False!
Your friend is telling classmates a secret you told them. What is the best problem solving solution?
Talk it out
Make an I Message.
I feel...
When you...
Because...
I want...