Zones of Regulation
What are the 4 colors of the Zones of Regulation?
Blue, Green, Yellow and Red
Name an emotion you might have in the blue zone.
sad, depressed, tired, bored, sick, hurt
Describe a small problem (Can you solve the problem yourself? How long does it take to solve? How many people does it impact?)
-can solve yourself
-can be solved quickly
-usually only impacts you
Do 10 jumping jacks
Do 10 jumping jacks
What is the energy level of the blue zone?
low
Name an emotion you might have in the yellow zone.
silly, worried, confused, anxious, annoyed, irritated, hyper
Name a strategy you can use to keep yourself in the green zone.
positive self-talk, remind yourself of what you are working for, remind yourself to continue to focus on your work or the teacher
Describe a medium problem (Can you solve the problem yourself or do you need help? How long does it take to solve? How many people does it impact?)
You need a help from an adult
Takes longer to solve
Impacts more than just you
Do 5 push ups
Do 5 push ups
What is the energy level of the green zone?
just right...not too high and not too low...in the middle
Name an emotion you might have in the red zone.
furious, raging, aggressive, overjoyed, frenzied, manic, terrified
Name a strategy you can use when you're in the yellow zone.
Ask for a walk or break, deep breaths, ask for help or advice, accept help if offered, positive self-talk
Describe a big problem (Can you solve the problem yourself? How long does it take to solve? How many people does it impact?)
Takes a long time to solve (weeks, months, even years
Impacts many people
Roll play a small problem and reaction
broken pencil, chromebook isn't working, etc.
What is the energy level of the yellow zone?
Name an emotion you might have in the green zone.
happy, focused, content, calm, relaxed, proud
Name a strategy you can use in the red zone.
STOP aggressive behavior! Walk away from your trigger, go to a quiet space, take deep breaths, accept help or directions right away
Give an example for each size problem.
small - dropped a pencil
medium - someone wants to fight you, you broke or lost your phone
big - death or serious illness in family, fire and other major disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes, community violence
Roll play a medium size problem and appropriate size reaction
missed your bus, can't find your phone
What is the energy level of the red zone?
Very high
Describe what the behavior looks like in each zone
blue zone - yawning, head down, sleeping
green zone - focused, completing work
yellow zone - tapping hands or feet, calling out, getting out of seat or leaving without permission, swearing
red zone - threatening, throwing desks or chairs, hitting/fighting
You could get bigger consequences (ISS or OSS)
small - say "oh well" sigh or roll eyes
medium - communicate feelings, ask for help
big - cry, yell for help, call 911 if safety emergency
Do 10 push-ups!
Do 10 push-ups!