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Expected vs. Unexpected
Rules of Conversation
Zones of Regulation
Size of the Problem
Coping Strategies
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List two behaviors that are expected in the classroom.
Sitting in your seat, respecting the teacher, doing your work, staying focused, asking for help when you need it, etc.
100
What should your body look like during a conversation with someone?
Whole body listening (face the speaker, eye contact, calm arms and legs)
100
Stephanie feels focused and ready to get started on the activity in her Science class. What zone is she in?
Green Zone!
100
Losing your pencil, being late to class, not getting what you wanted for lunch. These are examples of what size problem?
Little!
100
Show me what "Lazy 8" breathing looks like.
Use finger on table to show 8 while you breathe!
200
When would running around, throwing things, and not bringing your agenda book be expected?
When you are in P.E.
200
You are having a conversation with a friend during lunch and you feel like they aren't listening to you. It seems like they are talking more than you and that you haven't been able to finish your thoughts. What might be happening?
Your friend is interrupting you or you aren't taking turns talking
200
Joey is sitting in math class after missing two days of school. He has several homework assignments to make up and has a test at the end of the week. His teacher started reviewing for the test today and Joey does not get any of the practice problems correct. How might Joey be feeling? What zone could he be in?
Joey could feel overwhelmed, confused, or even frustrated. These feelings would put Joey in the yellow zone.
200
What size problems should you be able to solve on your own?
Tiny, little, and sometimes medium problems should be small enough to solve by yourself!
200
When is it appropriate to use a fidget?
To stay focused in class, when it is not distracting. Fidgets should not make noise or make a mess.
300
While working in a group during social studies, Katie was laughing at a silly word that was said. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
300
What are two examples of ways to change the topic politely in conversation?
"That reminds me of...." "Excuse me..." "Could we talk about ____ next?"
300
Andrew just got back his social studies test and sees that he got an F on the test. You are sitting next to Andrew and notice that he starts to mumble under his breath about how stupid social studies is. The teacher notices and tells Andrew that he should take a deep breath and move on. Then, Andrew starts yelling and saying "I hate you and I hate this class!" to the teacher. How would this situation make you and other students around you feel?
Scared, uncomfortable, or nervous
300
What is an example of a medium problem?
Losing your homework, feeling sick at school, getting in an argument with a friend, etc.
300
When would it be a good idea to take a movement break? What zone would this tool help you with?
Blue - if you are tired, a movement break may help to give you the energy to focus Yellow - When you are annoyed, worried, or overwhelmed, a movement break might help you to let go of your energy and refocus your brain on school
400
Sally blurted out an answer while taking notes in science. Expected or unexpected? Why?
Unexpected because it is expected to raise your hand in the classroom.
400
Why is it important to make eye contact during a conversation?
So that the speaker knows you are listening and are interested in what they have to say.
400
What are two examples of times that you might feel in the blue zone?
When you wake up in the morning, if someone you know is sick or hurt, when you don't do well on a test, etc.
400
Jackie's pencil broke while she was taking notes in class. She starts crying so loudly that she is disrupting class. What is the size of her problem? What is the size of her reaction?
Tiny problem, HUGE reaction
400
You are having a hard time focusing in your language arts class and squirming in your seat. What can you do to help yourself refocus?
Stretches in your seat, ask for a movement break, ask to get a drink of water, use a fidget, etc.
500
Is it expected or unexpected to experience the yellow and red zones? Why?
It is expected to be in all of the zones at different times in our lives, but it is also expected to use our strategies to get back to green!
500
Why is it important to take turns with others during conversation?
So that both people feel heard, to be fair, so that both people get to share their opinions, etc.
500
What could you say to someone who is in the blue zone?
"Did something happen?" "Are you feeling sad about something?" "Are you okay?" "Wake up!"
500
You are getting picked on by a few students in your class every day for the last few weeks. This is making you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and uncomfortable. What zone are you feeling, what is the size of the problem, and how can you respond?
Yellow zone, big problem, and ask them to stop or ask teacher for help
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Name a coping strategy to use in each zone.
Blue - movement break, talk to someone, ask for help Green - Keep doing what you are doing! Stay focused in classroom and take breaks to stay on task. Yellow - take a break, ask for help, breathing exercises, movement circuit Red - Take a break, Ask for help