What are the 4 colors in the zones of regulation?
blue, green, yellow, red
When someone is in the ______ Zone, they may feel very angry, extremely afraid or even out of control.
Red
Let's do....
3 deep breaths
Inner coach or inner critic?
"This is too hard."
Inner critic
You lost a game you were playing with friends. What size problem is this?
Small
"I've had a good breakfast and I'm ready to learn!"
Green Zone
Draw or act out what a person in the blue zone may look like.
Draw or act out what a person in the green zone may look like.
Let's do....
Inner coach or inner critic?
"I can give it my best shot."
Inner coach
Your pencil breaks and you don't have another one. What size problem is this?
Small
Yellow Zone
"When I have too much energy to focus and learn, then I am in the _______ Zone."
What can you do if you're getting sleepy in class?
1. Take a walk
2. Drink some water
3. Do a short exercise (jumping jacks)!
Let's do....
Lazy 8 breathing!
Inner coach or inner critic?
"I can't make this any better."
Inner critic
You fall in gym class and scrape your knee. What size problem is this?
Medium
What Zone are they?
Red Zone
Draw or act out what a person in the yellow zone may look like.
True or False: It is okay to be in the blue, yellow or red zones.
Yes!
Let's do...
6-sided breathing!
Inner coach or inner critic?
"I can get better with practice."
Inner coach
A student gets on the wrong bus. What size problem is this?
Big
What Zone are they?
Yellow Zone
Name a strategy that can help you get out of the blue zone?
1. Talk a Walk or go exercise
2. Get a drink of water or get a snack
3. Stretch or Talk with a Teacher
If you feel like you are in the red zone and out of control what can you do?
1. Take slow deep breaths
2. Squeeze hands and relax
3. Focus on something you see, feel, hear, smell, taste
You have indoor recess and were really looking forward to going outside. Use "Stop, Opt, and Go" to make a positive choice.
Stop: Stop before you act
Opt: Think of your options and how they will work out
Go: Go with best option
You are doing work in class, but it is difficult. What is a way you can use your inner coach?
"I can do this!"
"This is new, it is ok if it takes time to learn."
"I can give it my best shot."
You forgot your lunch at home. What size problem is this?
Medium
What zone are they?
Green Zone