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Blue Zone
Green Zone
Yellow Zone
Red Zone
Real-life Situations
100

Which feeling might be in the Blue Zone?

A. Excited
B. Sad
C. Angry
D. Out of control

B. Sad

100

The Green Zone usually means you are in a state where you are ready to ______.

A. Fight
B. Learn
C. Run away
D. Yell

B. Learn

100

Which feeling could be in the Yellow Zone?

A. Calm
B. Frustrated
C. Asleep
D. Relaxed

B. Frustrated

100

Which feeling could be in the Red Zone?

A. Calm
B. Happy
C. Furious
D. Bored

C. Furious

100

Your teacher says, "Please put your phone away." You are annoyed. What is an appropriate response?

Put the phone away and continue working.

200

You are tired and have a hard time paying attention in class. Which zone might you be in?

Blue Zone

200

Which feeling could be in the Green Zone?

A. Calm
B. Furious
C. Exhausted
D. Panicked

A. Calm

200

You are getting annoyed because your computer will not work. Which zone might you be in?

Yellow Zone

200

Someone makes you very angry. You feel like yelling. Which zone might you be in?

Red Zone

200

You are at work and your coworker gets praised for something you wanted to do. You feel jealous. What could you do?

Possible Answers:

  • Congratulate them
  • Focus on your own work
  • Ask how you can improve
  • Use positive self-talk
300

Name one body signal you might notice when you are in the Blue Zone.

Possible Answers:

  • Tired
  • Slow
  • Low energy
  • Head down
  • Heavy body
300

You are sitting in class, listening to your teacher, and completing your work. Which zone are you most likely in?

Green Zone

300

Name one body signal you might notice when you are becoming frustrated.

Possible Answers:

  • Tight muscles
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Clenched fists
  • Sweating
  • Restlessness
  • Feeling hot
300

True or False:

Being in the Red Zone means you are a bad person.

False

300

You are waiting in a long line at a store. You become impatient. What strategy could you use?

Possible Answers:

  • Take deep breaths
  • Distract yourself appropriately
  • Practice patience
  • Think about something positive
400

You did not get enough sleep and feel like you have no energy. What is one strategy you could use?

Possible Answers:

  • Take a short movement break
  • Get some water
  • Stretch
  • Talk to an adult
  • Use a calming strategy
400

Name two behaviors that show you are ready to learn.

Possible Answers:

  • Listening
  • Following directions
  • Participating
  • Staying in your area
  • Asking appropriate questions
  • Completing work
400

Your teacher gives you a correction. You feel annoyed and want to argue. What is one appropriate choice?

Possible Answers:

  • Take a breath
  • Say "Okay"
  • Ask for help
  • Take a short break if allowed
  • Use positive self-talk
400

You are extremely angry during class. What is a SAFE choice?

A. Throw something
B. Yell at the teacher
C. Ask for a break
D. Hit the desk

 

C. Ask for a break

400

Your friend cancels plans at the last minute. You feel disappointed and angry. What is the best first step?

A. Send an angry message
B. Yell at your friend
C. Take time to calm down
D. Stop being friends immediately

C. Take time to calm down

500

You are feeling sad because your friend is absent from school. What could you do to help yourself get ready to learn?

Possible Answers:

  • Talk to a trusted adult
  • Take a short break
  • Use positive self-talk
  • Ask for help
  • Take a few deep breaths
500

You are in the Green Zone, but your friend starts distracting you. What could you do to stay regulated?

Possible Answers:

  • Ignore the distraction
  • Move away
  • Ask your friend to stop
  • Focus on your work
  • Ask an adult for help
500

You are working on a difficult assignment. You feel yourself getting more frustrated. What should you do before the frustration gets bigger?

  • Stop and breathe
  • Ask for help
  • Use a break strategy
  • Break the assignment into smaller steps
  • Use positive self-talk
500

You are in the Red Zone and feel like you might lose control. Name two things you can do to stay safe.

Possible Answers:

  • Ask for a break
  • Move to a safe area
  • Take deep breaths
  • Get adult help
  • Use a coping tool
  • Give yourself space
  • Use calm words
500

You are at school. You are frustrated, your heart is beating fast, and you feel like yelling. Your teacher asks you to continue working.

What are three appropriate choices you could make?

Possible Answers:

  • Ask for a break
  • Take deep breaths
  • Ask for help
  • Use a coping strategy
  • Use respectful words
  • Move to an approved calm area
  • Return to work when ready