Name that zone
Sam is feeling tired because he didn't get enough sleep last night and is having a hard time paying attention to his history teacher.
What zone is Sam in?
Blue zone
Name 2 feelings/emotions in the blue zone
Sick, sad, tired, bored, moving slow
How does my body look like when I'm in the yellow zone?
I might be moving a lot in my seat, bouncing, or wiggling (excited or silly)
I might look worried, with my eyebrows raised and shoulders up (nervous or anxious)
My voice might be louder and I might have trouble sitting still (hyper or overexcited)
My face might be scrunched up, my fists could be clenched, and I might be breathing faster (frustrated)
Alex is crying, because his favorite book wasn't picked for a read-aloud time in class. Tell me 2 ways Alex can handle this.
1. He can take deep breaths to help calm his body
2. He can respectfully talk to the teacher and ask if they can read his book another day
Draw how you would look like in the green zone at school.
Looking at teacher, sitting straight up in their chair with your head up, and listening and paying attention to the teacher.
Kara is upset and overwhelmed because she has a lot of homework and two tests this week. She doesn't know what to do.
What zone is she in?
Yellow
Name 2 feelings in the yellow zone
Frustrated, worried, silly/wiggly, excited, losing some control, nervous
How does my body look like when I'm in the blue zone?
My head might be down and I might not be smiling (sad)
I might be lying down, moving slowly, or not wanting to play (tired)
I might look bored, with my eyes looking around or at the floor (bored)
My body might feel heavy, and I might walk slowly (low energy or sick)
Sarah is bored and tired in her class. She can't stay awake. Tell me 2 ways Sarah can stay awake.
1. Take a short movement break (stretching in her seat or walking to get a sip of water)
2. Try to stay engaged by writing down what she's hearing
3. Sit up straight and take a few deep breaths to help her body feel more alert
4. Quietly use a fidget toy to keep her hands busy while listening
Draw how you would look like in the yellow zone at school.
Silly, hyper, frustrated, nervous, worried, excited, losing some control
Thomas is sitting in his chair upright and straight. He is listening to the teacher and ready to learn.
What zone is he in?
Green
Name 2 feelings in the green zone
Happy, calm, feeling okay, focused, ready to learn
How does my body look like when I'm in the green zone?
I have a smile on my face and I'm standing or sitting calmly (happy)
I'm listening, looking at the teacher, and ready to learn (focused)
I'm playing nicely with friends or classmates and using kind words (friendly)
My body is relaxed and I feel just right (calm)
I have good energy and feel ready for the day (ready to learn)
Tim is so goofy and hyper during class. He's on the verge of being out of control. What should he do?
1. Take a few slow, deep breaths to help calm his body
2. Ask for a quick break, like walking to get water or doing a stretch
3. Use a fidget or something small to help stay focused without distracting others
4. Remind himself of the class rules and try to match the energy of the classroom
Draw how you would look like in the red zone.
Mad/angry, mean, yelling/hitting, disgusted, or out of control
Sally is feeling silly. She is making funny faces, sticking out her tongue, and telling funny jokes.
What zone is Sally in?
Yellow
Name 2 feelings in the red zone
How does my body look like when I'm in the red zone?
My face might get red, my fists might be clenched, and my breathing might get fast
My heart beats fast, my muscles get tight, and I might feel like yelling or stomping
I might feel shaky, my stomach might feel funny, and my body feels like it's ready to explode
My body feels tense, like I want to run away or scream
When is it okay to be in the yellow zone at school?
You're excited before a big event, like a field trip or birthday party
You're a little nervous before a test
You're feeling silly or energetic during recess or playtime
You're a bit frustrated because something didn't go your way
Show me what you would look like in the blue zone
Sad, tired, bored, moving slow, or sick
Julie is in the playground for recess. She is mean to her classmates and starts hitting them, because one of her classmates pushed her. She is out of control!
What zone is Julie in?
Red
True or False: Red zone is bad and green zone is good.
False. All zones are okay and perfectly normal. Neither of them are bad.
If I'm slouching in my chair, leaning over my desk, with my head leaning on my hand, what zone am I in?
Blue zone
When is it okay to be in the red zone?
When you're very upset, angry, or scared (these feelings are real and normal!)
It can be helpful to count to 10, take deep breaths, use positive self-talk, or find a quiet spot to relax
Show me with your face/body how you would look in the green zone during class.
Happy, calm, happy, ready to learn