NAME THAT ZONE
Sam is feeling tired.
He didn't get enough sleep last night and is having a hard time paying attention in class.
What Zone is Sam in?
BLUE ZONE
Name 3 feelings/ emotions in the blue zone
The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertness and down feelings such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.
How does my body look like when I'm in the yellow zone?
wiggly, frustrated and upset
Alex is crying, because his favorite book wasn't chosen for circle time.
What are 2 strategies Alex use?
Take a movement break
Talk to an adult to name a few
Show the class what it looks like to be in the Green Zone.
You should be:
- looking at teacher
- sitting straight up in your chair with your head up
- listening and paying attention to the teacher.
Kara is upset and overwhelmed, she has alot of homework and two tests this week.
She doesn't know what to do.
What zone is she in?
YELLOW
Name 3 feelings in the yellow zone
The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions, however one has more control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.
How does my body look like when I'm in the blue zone?
Slow moving...down
Sarah is bored and tired in her class. She can't stay awake.
What are 2 strategies Sarah can use?
Drink a glass of water, chair push ups, movement break to name a few...
Show what it would look like in the yellow zone at school.
playing with their friends during recess, lunch or play time.
or
in class, wiggly, unfocused.
Thomas is sitting upright and straight in his chair.
He is listening to the teacher and ready to learn.
What zone is he in?
GREEN
Name 3 feelings in the green zone.
The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the zone where optimal learning occurs.
How does my body look like when I'm in the green zone?
Good posture, eye contact
Tim is feeling goofy and hyper during class. He's on the verge of being out of control. What should he do?
Take 3 deep breaths, figure 8 breathing, talk to an adult to name a few.
What would you look like in the red zone.
mad, angry, crying and out of control
Sally is feeling silly!
She is making funny faces, sticking her tongue out and telling funny jokes.
What zone is she in?
YELLOW
Name 3 feelings in the red zone.
The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions. A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone.
How does my body look like when I'm in the red zone?
Tight, clenched fist
When is it okay to be in the yellow zone at school?
Recess, lunch, play time
How you would look like in the blue zone?
They should appear tired, bored, sick or embarassed, etc.
Julie was playing a game at recess.
She was mean to her classmates and started hitting her.
She is out of control!
What zone is she in?
RED
True or False: The Red zone is bad and green zone is good.
False!
All zones are okay and perfectly normal. It is more about understanding how you feel and what you can do about it.
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?
If you are hurt, in pain, loss of a family member or loved one.
Answer the following question...when you have it.
Put up your hand...if you get it wrong you must go back to your desk and sit quietly until we are finished.
Here it is:
1+4=5
2+5=12
3+6= 21
8+11= ?
40