Zones of Regulation
What zone is “calm, ready to learn”?
Green Zone
Name one calming coping skill you can do in our classroom.
Deep breathing, coloring, taking a break, sensory tools.
What is a boundary?
A rule or limit that keeps you safe and comfortable.
What’s the first thing you should do when you’re upset?
Pause and take a breath.
What is one way to show kindness?
Saying “please,” holding the door, helping someone.
Feeling sleepy or bored is which zone?
Blue Zone
What coping skill can help when you feel stressed or overwhelmed?
Counting to 10, deep breathing, listening to music.
Is it okay to say “no” if someone makes you uncomfortable/upset?
Yes!
What does it mean to “use I-statements”?
Saying how you feel without blaming someone.
What is active listening?
Looking at the speaker, nodding, not interrupting.
Name one feeling in the Yellow Zone.
Frustrated, silly, wiggly, worried.
True or False: Coping skills help change how you feel in the moment.
True
Give an example of a physical boundary.
Personal space, asking before hugging, keeping hands to self.
What is one good way to solve a disagreement with a friend?
Talk it out, compromise, get help from an adult.
Name a quality of a healthy friendship.
Respect, honesty, trust, kindness.
What can you do to help yourself move from Yellow back to Green?
Take a break, deep breaths, ask for help, use a fidget.
You’re anxious before a job site. What could you do to prepare yourself?
Positive self-talk, take quiet time, stretch, talk to a trusted adult.
Give an example of a digital boundary.
Not sharing passwords, not messaging strangers, logging off when overwhelmed, blocking someone
What should you not do during a conflict?
Yell, hit, insult, walk away without communicating.
What can you do if you want to make a new friend?
Say hello, join a group, ask questions, share interests.
Give an example of a behavior in the Red Zone and one safe way to cope.
Yelling → take space; anger → talk to a staff member.
Name three healthy coping skills you can use at home or school.
Exercise, journaling, deep breathing, grounding techniques, listening to music, etc.
How can you tell someone your boundary respectfully?
“I’m not comfortable with that,” “Please give me space,” “I need a break,” etc.
Give the three steps to solving a conflict.
Stay calm
Share feelings
Make a plan together
What’s the difference between an acquaintance and a friend?
Acquaintance = someone you know; Friend = someone you trust, spend time with.