Zones
Feeling "ready to learn" is in this zone.
Green
In class, a student is sitting in their desk completing class work. What zone are they in?
Green
Demonstrate how to take a deep breath.
In through your nose, out through your mouth
in your belly
When I am feeling mad/angry, what tool can I use?
Listen to music, breathing, take a walk, take a break, size of the problem
A very special friend to one of our students in this class. He looks well loved and cared for. He is small in size and does not wear any clothes
Who is Baby Bear
True OR False - It's okay to feel all different kinds of feelings - some are comfortable and some are uncomfortable.
True
Elmo took deep belly breaths to.....
feel like himself again / get back to the green zone
When I need help, I can ask...
Teachers, friends, family...
This is our signature Morning Greeting, but it is NOT found as an example on the slides
What is break dancing / spinning around
Mad/Angry is in this zone
RED
Smiling, happy, body is calm. What zone?
Green Zone
Demonstrate the Lazy 8 breathing exercise.
The Train track breathing
When I am in the blue zone I can...
think good and helpful thoughts, ask for a hug, draw a picture, talk about it.
Someone who uses their Bruins keychain as a fidget when trying to stay focused and calm
Who is Mrs. Peters
Tired is in this Zone
BLUE
Eyes are heavy and closing, body is moving slow. What zone?
Blue Zone
How does Square box breathing work?
Breathe in hold on 2 of the sides
Breathe out hold on the other two sides
When I have doubt, and feel like I can't do something, this can help.
Growth mindset, Positive self-talk, Don't give up
A special character visited our class and was wearing a blue suit and big shoes
Who is Pete the Cat?
Worried is in this Zone
YELLOW
Body and mind are feeling out of control. What zone?
Red zone
Explain 5 finger breathing
trace hand
breathe in on way up and out on way down
When I am in the yellow zone I can...
go for a walk, talk to an adult, deep breaths, try the melt and freeze (muscle tensing)
I am often round, I can be found in the classrooms, I am soft, and offer comfort to students who may be needing a strategy
What is a bean bag?