Zones of Regulation
Feeling extreme anger and losing control. What zone might this be?
Red zone
This size of problem can be ignored or solved quickly and usually involves just one or two people. Small, medium or big problems?
Small problems
Standing in line for the pizza sale without bumping or touching the people around you. Expected or Unexpected behavior?
Expected behavior
You use this button to change back to math during math class when you are daydreaming about Fortnite.
Channel Changer
Fill in the blank. Using our ears, eyes, mouth, hands, feet, body, brain and heart to listen is an example of ______.
whole body listening
You are tired and having a hard time paying attention to your teacher. What zone might you be in?
The Blue Zone
Fill in the blank...The size of your _____________ should match the size of your problem.
Reaction
You want your pizza first so you go to the front of the line instead of waiting in line. Expected or Unexpected behavior?
Unexpected
You use this button to give you time to stop and think before making a choice.
Pause
Fill in the blank. During a field trip, you moved on with your class to see the rainforest exhibit even though you wanted to spend more time looking at the dinosaur fossils. You followed the ____
group plan
What zone are you in when you are calm and ready to learn?
Green zone
These sized problems may need help from an adult and need a few days to solve. Small, medium or big problems?
Medium problems
You enjoyed your popsicle reward! You want another one. You ask the person handing them out "Are we allowed to get another one?" Expected or unexpected behavior?
expected behavior
You use this button to go back and think about what you could have done differently.
Rewind
When I see someone doing what is expected for that place and time, do I have comfortable or uncomfortable thoughts?
Comfortable thoughts
You are starting to become excited and acting silly but still able to control yourself. What zone does this describe?
Yellow Zone
Fill in the blank...The size of your reaction should match the size of the _______________.
Problem
You finished your popsicle reward! You want another one. You take a big bite of your friend's popsicle without asking. Expected or Unexpected behavior?
Unexpected
You use this button to see ahead to what might happen if you make this choice.
Fast forward
When I see someone doing something that is unexpected for the time and place, I may have thoughts that are... comfortable or uncomfortable?
Uncomfortable
Taking deep breaths, stretching, drinking water, or using the quiet room are examples of what?
Tools or Strategies
These problems affect many people and may take a lot of time to solve. Small, medium or big problems?
Big problems
You lose a board game. You knock everyone's pieces over and storm out of the room. Expected behavior or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected behavior
You use this button to get rid of a negative thought that makes you think you are not good enough.
Zapper or Zap
When we use all of our tools (eyes, ears, and brain) to figure things out, we are making a ______ guess.
Smart guess