The Zones
What zone are you in if you are HAPPY?
The Green Zone
Tell the class two things that help you to relax.
Music, drawing, talking, running, tapping, smiling, eating...
When someone is talking and you have an idea, should you wait for a pause?
Yes! This is polite.
Act out completing your work and turning it in nicely.
Nice Job!
Is it okay to run up and hug someone without their permission?
No, always get permission - some people don't like hugs.
What zone are you in if you are BORED?
The Blue Zone
If you are having a bad day, which will make you feel better - saying "my days sucks and it won't get better" or by saying "today has been rough but it can turn around".
Saying something positive may help you to feel better.
Should you take turns talking in a conversation or should you do ALL of the talking?
Take turns - this shows you care.
Pretend a team mate is your mother who tells you it is bedtime. Ask her in a nice way if you can stay up later.
Nice Acting!
Is it okay to interrupt someone's conversation?
What if it is an emergency?
It is not okay to interrupt unless there is an emergency.
Is it okay to be in any zone as long as you keep your body and friends safe?
Yes - all feelings are okay and we all have them!
Taking deep breaths can calm your body. True or False?
True
Does talking more loudly than another person make you sound more important? Or does it make you look unusual?
This make you look unusual.
Pretend your teacher is a new student - What would you say?
You could tell her "hi" and tell her your name.
What do you do if you find 5 dollars laying on the floor in the hallway?
You should try to find out who it belongs to or take it to the office. You would be sad if you lost your money.
If you have extra energy and are in the yellow zone, could tapping your foot help to use some of that energy?
Yes!
If you get really mad at home, is it a good idea to say "I am mad" and "I need a break"? Or should you tell yourself "this is so bad and it won't get better"?
Using self-talk would help.
What does it mean to 'stay on topic'?
It means to not change the subject.
Show what your body looks like when you are very bored.
Nice Acting!
If your mom says you can take one friend to the movies but two friends want to go. What do you do?
Tell one friend they could come next time or ask your mother if you can bring two. Any other ideas?
What does your teacher look like when she is in the RED ZONE? How can you help?
She might look angry or upset. You could offer to help her.
What could you tell a friend who is crying?
You could cheer her up, you can ask what is wrong, you can talk to her, you can show her that you care.
If someone does this? What does it mean?
Frustrated, annoyed, bored...
Act out what you would say if someone was bullying you.
Stand up for yourself. Nice Acting!
Is it okay to keep a secret?
What if the secret may hurt someone?
It is okay to keep a secret unless it hurts someone.