The Zones
In this zone, we are calm, relaxed and ready to learn.
Green Zone
Uncomfortable, nervous, scared.
Someone cuts in front of you when you are lining up for the gym. What is the size of the problem?
Small.
You woke up late, you spilled your breakfast on your favourite shirt, you missed the bus and are late to school. You get to school you have a conflict with a friend and feel really frustrated.. your whole day has made you really angry.. what zone are you in?
(*bonus point: what is the highest level of anger).
Red Zone
Furious!!!!!
What is a regulation tool?
Is something we do to manage our zones.
In this zone, we are tired, slow moving and sad.
Blue Zone
How does an expected behaviour make other people feel?
Calm, relaxed, comfortable, ready to learn, proud - green zone.
There is a big wind storm and the school loses power.
What is the size of the problem?
Big Problem. It affects a lot of people and may take a long time to fix!
If you are practicing mindfulness, slowing down, focusing, and feeling calm. What zone are you in?
Green Zone
What is a regulation tool that might be useful in every zone?
Breathing exercises
In this zone, we are out of control, angry or terrified.
The Red Zone
What is a "Spark"?
A feeling of joy or excitement attached to a person, place or thing.
You return to your classroom after using the bathroom only to find your class is not there. You are unsure where your class is. What is the size of the problem?
Medium problem.
Two students are playing at recess, they are sticking their tongues out, and rolling around on the ground laughing. What zone are they in?
Yellow Zone.
You have to give a presentation in front of the entire class. Your hands are shaking. What is something positive you could say to yourself in this moment?
"I've got this!"
"It's okay to be nervous, I am going to do great."
In this zone, we are silly, starting to lose control, nervous, or frustrated.
Yellow Zone
What is a "Bug"?
Something that annoys you, frustrates you or makes you upset.
Your parent asks you to put your laundry away. You don’t want to do it now. What is an appropriate reaction?
"Awe man, I really don't want to do it right now, but I need to listen to my parents."
"It won't take me long, I'll get it done quickly."
You are coughing, holding your stomach and feeling really sick and tired. What zone are you in?
Blue Zone.
You are feeling really angry and start to kick objects and yell. Are you making yourself more regulated (calm, relaxed) or less regulated (higher levels of angry/energy)?
less regulated.
True or False.
The zones are categorized by how alert you feel or energy levels.
True!
True or False: The same situation could be a "bug" for one person and a "spark" for someone else.
TRUE.
There is a fire in the school and the fire alarm is going off. You stay inside the school and read a book. Is that an appropriate reaction to this problem?
No! You need to get out of the school right away and get to a safe spot outside.
You have very low energy levels. What zone are you in?
Blue Zone.
What 3 things do regulation tools help us with?
1)G____
2) J______
3) W________
1) Goals
2) Jobs
3) Well-being