Zones Of Regulation
Scenarios
Calming Techniques
Positive Talk
SEL
100

What are the four colors in the zones of regulation

Red, Blue, Yellow, Green

100

Jada is learning how to do a new kick in her tae kwon do class but she hasnt been able to do it quite right. What can she do to ensure she does not give up on herself?

Keep trying, have positive thoughts 
100

Name three calming techniques you can use if you have a lot of feelings

deep breath's, take a break, find someone you love, read a book, think positive thoughts

100

What is your favorite thing about yourself?

lovely!

100

How can you get good at something?

Work hard

200

Name two emotions in the green zone

happy, calm, ready to learn, focused, feeling okay

200

A student is out at recess and wants to join in playing with a group of students playing basketball. What can the student do to join in? What shouldn’t the student do?

The student can ask to join

The student should not grab the ball and jump in the game without talking to the other students 

200

How long should you take a break for?

5 minutes

200

What is something you're good at 

nice!

200

What do mistakes tell us? 

Somthing is not working 


To make a small change

To ask for help

To try again

300

Name three emotions in the blue zone

sad, sick, tired, bored, moving slowly

300

Everyone is excited to eat pizza and watch a movie for the class party but your best friend. She has allergies and cannot eat the pizza with the class. How is she feeling? What can you do to help her feel included and still have fun?

She is probably feeling left out, sad, dissapointed.


You can sit beside her and talk to her. Try and cheer her up. 

300

How can you tell your teacher/trusted adult you need a break?

Can I have a break please? I need a break. I am not feeling the best, I need some time

300

What are you grateful for?

Beautiful

300

What do you call the feeling you have when you work really hard for something and you achieve your goal

Proud

400

Name four emotions in the yellow zone

frustrated, worried, silly, excited, loss of some control

400

Your two best friends both want to play different games during recess. How can you talk to both of them to find a solution all three of you are happy with?

Come up with something they all agree with. Split the time of playing both games equally. Play one game today and the other game the next. Play with each other the next day.
400

Show a way to take deep breaths

In and Out

Box breathing 

400

What is something nice you can say to yourself?

Amazing

400

What is a unhelpful thought? What is a helpful thought? 

Unhelpful: I cant do this

Helpful: I cant do this yet 

500
Name five emotions in the red zone

mad, mean, angry, terrified, yelling, hitting, out of control

500

You came to school wearing your new shoes and your classmate accidently stepped on them and ruined them. What should be your next step?

Calm your body, take a break, tell the teacher. Ask for an apology. Understand it was a mistake

500

What is something positive you can tell yourself when you are feeling upset, frustrated or overwhelmed

good

500

What is your proudest accomploishment ?

Wow

500

What is the feeling you have when you really wanted something but it didnt happen?

Dissapointed