Students are working and focused on the teacher. What Zone are they in?
Green
You are in Target with your mom looking at books. You turn around and realize she is not there. You feel scared and worried! What zone are you in?
Yellow
You are eating you lunch in the cafeteria and you all the sudden feel sick to your stomach. What zone are you in?
Blue
You and a friend disagree and your friend pushes you. What zone is your friend in? What do you do next?
Red
Why is the green zone expected in school?
Green zone is expected in school because students need to be focused, calm and ready at all times for learning to happen. It is okay to not always be in the green zone though! Everyone learns differently.
If a friend sitting near you is acting silly and in the yellow zone while in class. You are trying to remained focused and pay attention to the teacher. What could you say that would be kind and helpful to you, your classmates and the teacher?
I notice you are having a hard time focusing. I am distracted and trying to pay attention. Maybe you can take a break and try again because I would like to focus.
Give one example of a situation that the Green Zone is unexpected.
Amusement park ride, haunted house, PE class during kickball.
Is it expected behavior to yell out in class, "I am bored"? Why? What else could we do?
No - others around you may be in the green zone, that would be a very distracting way to announce your feelings.
What is your energy level when you are in the Yellow Zone?
a little high, restless or fidgety
When you demonstrated behaviors that are expected, what zone do you think that would make others around you be in?
Green Zone
True or False: Elated is a Blue Zone Feeling.
(What does elated mean?)
False - Red Zone
True or False: Nervous is a Yellow Zone Feeling
True
True or False: Are Red Zone Feelings are OK? If so, when is it appropriate to have red zone feelings?
Yes- red zone feelings are okay and expected in some situations.