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Name that zone
What am I feeling?
What do I look like?
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What zone is Sam in when he is feeling tired, because he didnt get enough sleep last night and is having a hard time paying attention to his history teacher?
blue zone
100
Give me 3 feelings/ emotions in the blue zone
(any emotion/ feeling in the blue zone)
100

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

100

What is a coping strategy?

A way you can deal with a difficult situation or feeling to help yourself get back to the Green Zone.

100

What does the green zone look like at school?

Looking at teacher, sitting straight up in their chair with their head up, listening and paying attention to the teacher.

200
Kara is upset and overwhelmed, because she has alot of homework and two tests this week. She doesnt know what to do. What zone is she in?
yellow
200
Give me 3 feelings in the yellow zone
(any feelings/ emotions in the yellow zone)
200

If I'm bouncing my leg up and down, tapping my fingers on the desk, and talking quickly, what zone might I be in?

yellow zone

200

Name a coping strategy to help you with the Blue Zone.

Taking a walk, stretching, doing jumping jacks, or listening to upbeat music.

200

What does the yellow zone look like at school? 

Playing with friends during recess or lunch; feeling anxious before a test; playing a game in class

300
Thomas is sitting is his chair upright and straight. He is listening to the teacher and ready to learn. What zone is he in?
green
300
Give me 3 feelings in the green zone.
(any feelings in the green zone)
300

If I'm standing tall, making eye contact, and have a small smile on my face, what zone am I in?

green zone

300

Name a coping strategy to help you with the Yellow Zone.

Taking deep breaths, using a fidget toy, or counting to 10.

300

Your teacher hands out a test, and you start to feel your heart beat faster. What Zone are you moving into, and what is a good tool you can use before you start the test?

(What is the Yellow Zone? You can take three deep belly breaths or stretch before you begin.)

400
Sally is feeling silly! She is making funny faces, sticking her tongue out and telling funny jokes. What zone is she in?
yellow
400
Give me 3 feelings in the red zone.
(any feelings in the red zone).
400

If I'm yelling, stomping my feet, and clenching my fists, what zone am I in?

red zone

400

Name a coping strategy to help you with the Red Zone.

Stepping away from the situation, finding a quiet space, or squeezing a stress ball.

400

When is it okay to be in the red zone?

If you are hurt, in pain, loss of a family member or loved one.

500
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 she in?
red
500
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.
500

If a friend is walking away from the group, has their arms crossed, and is frowning, what zone might they be in and what is a good way to help them?

They might be in the Blue Zone. A good way to help them is to ask if they need a minute alone or if they want to talk later.

500

Why is it important to have different coping strategies for different zones?

Because different feelings need different types of help. A strategy that helps you with the Blue Zone might not work for the Red Zone.

500

Imagine a friend is in the red zone because they are upset about a broken promise. what is a helpful and empathetic way to respond to them, using your knowledge of the zones

e.g. empathize (I can see that you're mad); offer support (e.g., take a break, do something to calm down)