ZONES
How many zones are there and what are the colors that represent them?
Four zones: blue, green, yellow, red
What is self-regulation?
It's the ability to monitor and manage your emotions in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results.
What zones require students to use a strategy?
Blue, red and yellow
It's 2:30 on a Friday afternoon, what zone are teachers most likely in?
The green zone
Name four feelings or behaviors that would indicate a student is in the green zone.
Student is: happy, focused, calm, feeling okay, ready to learn.
When thinking about the zones, why is it necessary to self-regulate?
If you are able to self-regulate, you can get back into the green zone.
If your class is in the blue zone, what are two strategies you can do as a group to get into the green zone?
Listen to upbeat music while they work, do a go-noodle, stretch, deep breathing, etc.
2 seconds on the clock, the Titans are kicking a field goal that may win them the game. What zone might Shelley Misch be in?
Yellow Zone
Name four feelings or behaviors that would indicate a student is in the blue zone.
Student is: sad, sick, tired, bored, moving slow
What are 3 things you can implement to help self-regulate?
How should a teacher respond when they see a student enter the red zone?
Teacher must stay calm, get the student to stop the behavior, suggest strategies and call for assistance if needed.
You are trying to have a class discussion and one of your students keeps yelling out random answers. What zones might you be in?
Yellow or Red Zone
Name four feelings or behaviors that would indicate a student is in the red zone.
Student is: mad/angry, mean, hitting, yelling, out of control
What can we do as a school to help our students develop coping skills and learn to self-regulate?
We can reinforce the zones and practice the strategies.
Name three strategies you can suggest to people who are in the yellow zone.
Talk it out, take deep breaths, take a break, write/draw about their feelings and situation, think sheet, etc.
It is Sunday night what zone are you in?
Blue Zone
Name four feelings or behaviors that would indicate a student is in the yellow zone.
Student is: frustrated, annoyed, worried, silly/wiggly, over-excited
In what ways can it help a teacher if students can self-regulate?
There may be less disruptions, fewer discipline referrals, more time to teach and build positive relationships.
When do you teach strategies and why?
Strategies should be taught while in the green zone because that is when you are focused, calm and ready to learn.
Everyone in your class is attentive, listening and engaged in your lesson. You feel like the best teacher on Earth.
What is the green zone.