Zones Of Regulation
What are the four zones of regulation?
Red, yellow, green, blue
True or false: you always get to go on a Walk & Talk with your preferred adult.
False: if you want to speak with someone in particular and they are busy, you can either choose another TC or wait patiently until your preferred adult is available.
Name the three states of mind.
The three states of mind are Emotional, Wise, and Reasonable.
Which staff has most recently eaten crickets?
Mrs. Welch
Mr. Ramon started yelling at Mr. Cheek because he drank the rest of the Bustelo.
Is this an expected or unexpected behavior?
This is an Unexpected Behavior.
Name a feeling in the yellow zone.
Frustrated, annoyed, confused, anxious, excited, worried, etc...
Describe how to take Time & Space, in detail, from start to finish.
1. Using one finger, show a TC that you need to use a strategy.
2. If they say yes, go into the other room and grab a timer.
3. Sit quietly and focus on regulating yourself for two minutes. If you need more time, you can take two more minutes.
4. Return to the classroom peacefully.
When is it useful to use Emotional Mind?
Any of these are correct: helping a friend, creative activities, motivating others, standing up for someone.
Who is known for their delicious chicken curry recipe?
Mr. Ramon
What are Expected Behaviors?
Actions that make other feel safe and happy.
What zone would "out of control" be in?
Red Zone
How can you productively participate in mindfulness?
No talking, take deep breaths, focus on yourself.
Are you in Wise, Emotion, or Reasonable mind when you use both facts and feelings to make choices?
You are in Wise Mind.
What are the names of Ms. Davis' pets?
Boo and Violet
What are Unexpected Behaviors?
Actions that make others feel unsafe or uncomfortable around you.
Mr. Ramon is getting frustrated with his coworkers because they keep making noises that are annoying and overwhelming. What zone is Mr. Ramon in?
Yellow Zone
Name four strategies that you can do at your desk.
Any of these will work: appropriately use a fidget, take deep breaths, use positive self-talk, color (if we're not in the middle of an activity), 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness, box breathing, etc...
When is it useful to use Reasonable Mind?
Any of these are correct: planning a trip, doing math, organizing your room, studying for a test, managing money.
Who has ten "kids" at home?
Mr. White
You are laughing with a peer and playfully teasing them. When would this be an Expected Behavior? When would this be an Unexpected Behavior?
Answers vary! It is an Expected Behavior when you are playing outside with your best friend. It is an Unexpected Behavior when you are in class with someone you met when you switched schools, about a month ago.
How might you notice, in your body, that you're moving from feeling frustrated in the Yellow Zone to feeling furious in the Red Zone?
You might notice your heart beating quickly, that you're starting to sweat, that you feel tense in your hands and feet, that you're having trouble focusing your eyes, or that your teeth are clenched.
During PE, you notice that you're getting more and more frustrated because you keep missing shots. Your heart is already beating fast because you're exercising, but you notice it beating faster. In your head, you keep telling yourself that you're "terrible at basketball". There's only one adult coaching, so Walk & Talks aren't available.
Describe what you would do.
Answers vary.
Your sibling just got a new tablet as a gift with some pre-loaded games. You want to play one of the games, so you grab the tablet from them and take it to your room.
Are you making a choice with Emotional, Wise, or Reasonable Mind? WHY?
You are making a choice with Emotional Mind because you're only reacting to feeling like you WANT to play the game. You're not thinking about the impact of your behaviors or how your sibling feels.
Whose nickname is Rooroo?
Mr. Cheek
You are breathing heavily and want to cry because someone made you mad. You tell Mrs. Welch that you are in the red zone and ask to take Time & Space.
Is this an Expected or Unexpected behavior?
It's an Expected Behavior.