Zones of Regulation
Q: Which zone is when you feel calm, focused, and ready to learn?
A: Green Zone
Q: What video game includes characters like Peely and Jonesy?
A: Fortnite
Q: Name one coping skill you can use when you feel stressed.
A: Deep breathing, counting to 10, music, journaling, talking to someone, etc.
Q: What does “GOAT” stand for in sports or music?
A: Greatest Of All Time
Q: A classmate makes a joke about you and you feel annoyed. What would you do before responding?
A: Pause, take a breath, notice your emotion, then decide whether to address it calmly.
Q: Name two emotions that fit in the Yellow Zone.
A: Examples: frustrated, nervous, excited, silly, overwhelmed
Q: What movie features the emotions Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust?
A: Inside Out
Q: True or False: Some emotions are “bad” and shouldn’t be felt.
A: False. Emotions are neither “good” nor “bad." All emotions are acceptable and normal. What matters is how we respond to them.
Q: What rapper is known as “Drizzy”?
A: Drake
Q: Why should you regulate your own emotions before responding to someone else?
A: So you can stay calm, think clearly, and respond in a helpful way
Which zone includes feeling angry, out of control, or panicked?
A: Red Zone
Q: In Stranger Things, what is the alternate dimension called?
A: The Upside Down
Q: Why does taking a break help when you’re upset?
A: It gives your brain/body time to calm down and think clearly.
Q: What NBA player is known as “King James”?
A: LeBron James
Q: Your friend snaps at you during group work. What are two possible reasons they might be acting that way, and how would you respond?
A: They might be stressed, overwhelmed, or tired. Respond calmly, ask what’s going on instead of snapping back.
Q: True or False: The goal is to stay in the Green Zone all the time.
A: False (All zones are normal; we just use strategies to manage them.)
Q: What is the name of the school in Wednesday?
A: Nevermore Academy
Q: Give an example of a coping skill you could do at school versus one you might do at home.
A: School: deep breathing, counting, positive self-talk; Home: drawing, gaming, music, exercise
Q: What artist released the album Utopia?
A: Travis Scott
Q: Two friends are arguing, and one wants you to “pick a side.” What would you do?
A: Stay neutral, encourage them to talk it out, avoid escalating drama.
Q: You’re joking with friends and get too loud and hyper in class. What zone are you likely in, and what could help?
A: Yellow Zone; coping strategies (deep breathing, take a break, lower voice, drink water, pause before speaking)
Q: Who headlined the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show?
Kendrick Lamar
Q: Think of a time you felt angry, frustrated, or anxious. What physical or emotional cues showed you were upset, what did you do, and what could you do differently next time to stay regulated?
A: Open-ended; points for recognizing emotion, describing response, and suggesting regulated alternative
Q: What is the name of the championship trophy awarded in the NFL?
A: The Lombardi Trophy
Q: Think of a time you felt angry, frustrated, or anxious. What physical or emotional cues showed you were upset, what did you do, and what could you do differently next time to stay regulated?
Open-ended; points for recognizing emotion, describing response, and suggesting regulated alternative