Zone Colors 1
Zone Colors 2
Coping Skills
Inner Coach and Critic
Size of the Problem
Name That Zone
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What are the 4 colors in the zones of regulation?
blue, green, yellow, red
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When someone is in the ______ Zone, they may feel very angry, extremely afraid or even out of control.
Red
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When should you use deep breathing to feel better?
Whenever you feel yourself getting upset or cross or frustrated. It will help you calm down, get back to the Green zone and be able to think more clearly.
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Inner coach or inner critic?
"This is too hard."
Inner critic
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You lost a game you were playing with friends. What size problem is this?
Tiny (be a good sport, you might win next time!)
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"I've had a good breakfast and I'm ready to learn!"
Green Zone
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What is an emotion someone might be feeling in the BLUE zone?
S
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What is an emotion someone might feel in the GREEN zone?
Happy, Focused, Read to Learn, Calm, Okay
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When would it be a good time to do hand squeezes or chair presses in your seat (without disturbing anyone else)?
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Inner coach or inner critic?
"I can give it my best shot."
Inner coach
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Your pencil breaks and you don't have another one. What size problem is this?
Little/Small (a teacher can help!)
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What Zone is he in?
Yellow Zone
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"When I have too much energy to focus and learn, then I am in the _______ Zone."
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What can you do if you're getting annoyed in class?
1. Ask to take a walk or break
2. Use your words to nicely ask someone to stop
3. Tell a teacher/Ask for help
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Can deep breathing help us when we are in the Yellow Zone? How?
Yes, deep breathing helps our brain to get more oxygen. When we breath deeply and slowly, our body calms down and our brains think more clearly.
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Inner coach or inner critic?
"I can't make this any better."
Inner critic
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You fall in gym class and scrape your knee. What size problem is this?
Medium (you may feel hurt and a nurse can help)
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What Zone was Po in?
Red Zone
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What is an emotion someone might be feeling in the YELLOW zone?
Frustrated, Silly, Excited, Annoyed, Worries, Upset
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True or False: It is okay to be in the blue, yellow or red zones.
True!
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When should you use a meditation strategy?
Meditation strategies are probably best used at home, where you have time and your own space. Cosmic Kids (on Youtube) have some great videos about this.
Meditation is best used when you are in the Yellow Zone.
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Inner coach or inner critic?
"I can get better with practice."
Inner coach
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You forgot your lunch at home. What size problem is this?
Little/Small (a teacher can help)
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What Zone are they in?
Yellow Zone
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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. Think of something that makes you feel happy
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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.Take a break
4. Focus on something you see, feel, hear, smell, taste
(or a strategy that works for you!)
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What would you do if you saw another student who was really angry and in the Red Zone? Would you :
a) Ask them if they were OK and did they want to play?
b) Laugh at them.
c) Tell an adult or a teacher that they need help?
C) Tell an adult or a teacher they need help.
You would not approach this student as they are not in control of their emotions. They will need an adult to help them calm down.
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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."
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A candle fell over and set the curtain on fire. What side problem is this?
Big (an adult can help put it out the fire before it gets too big)
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What Zone is Gru in?
Green Zone (maybe a little yellow at times)