Zones
name the four zones colors
red, green, blue, yellow
FALSE!
Problem sizes can be small, ______, or ______.
medium or large
what does STOP, THINK, GO mean?
we need to pause and think before acting so we can make a safe choice
the green zone is when your body feels ____.
calm, happy, safe, etc.
Can control: myself, my actions,
Cannot control: weather, other people's behavior or actions, time, the past or the future, rules I have to follow
name a small problem you had this week and how you responded
any problem
You feel really mad because someone cut you in line. Instead of yelling, you take a deep breath and think about what might happen if you shout. Then you get the teacher to help.
Did you use your stop, think go?
yes
When we are in the blue zone, our body is moving slowly. what are three feelings that might be in the blue zone?
sad, sick, tired, bored
Spending a lot of time worrying about things you cannot control can lead to this feeling.
stress, sadness, anger, etc.
name a big problem you had and how you responded
any big problem or an emergency.
Name one helpful strategy you can use during the “STOP” step to calm your body before reacting.
take a deep breath / count to 10 / pause / use a coping skill?
why is it important to look out for our yellow zone triggers and use coping tools before we get to the red zone?
Because when we get to the red zone, our body isn't safe anymore and we might feel out of control. we should use our tools to help us before we get here.
A classmate says something mean to you. You can’t control what they said, but you decide to walk away and tell a trusted adult instead of saying something mean back. Is this helpful?
Yes!
Paul was upset that it was time to come in from recess. What size problem is that, and how should he respond?
small problem, he should stay calm, use his coping tools, and remind himself he will always have more recess another day.
Why is it important to use “Stop, Think, Go” before reacting when you're upset or excited?
it helps you make safe/positive choices and avoid getting in trouble or hurting others
Name 5 coping tools for when you are in the red zone
breathing, drawing, walk, break, squeeze something, ask for help, self talk, etc.
when something is outside of our circle of control, that means we cannot change it. What can we do if we feel upset about that?
accept things out of our control and move on, use a coping tool, distract ourselves
Sarah heard a fire alarm and saw smoke. what size problem is that? what should her reaction be?
Big problem/emergency. she should get help and respond right away, it's okay to have a big reaction to a big problem!
You’re playing a game and feel like you’re about to lose. Your brain tells you to quit and throw the controller, but you remind yourself that staying calm will help you finish the game and keep your friendships. Is this good use of your stop and think ?
yes!