Green zone
what feelings are associated with the green zone?
happy, calm, relaxed, ready to learn/participate
YES! sometimes it is ok as long as you are able to get yourself back to green when necessary
what is the red zone?
extremely disregulated/upset, intense emotions, out of control, mad/angry, may get physical
what do you feel in the blue zone?
tired or sad
what is something you use to keep yourself in the green zone
headphones, breathing, etc
Which zone do you need to be in to be most successful in class?
Green
what is the yellow zone?
feeling silly, slightly on edge, slightly overstimulated
How do you feel in the red zone?
heightened senses, heart beating, anger, fear, etc.
is it ok to be in the blue zone
YES, you are allowed to be sad/tired
what is something you can do to get from the yellow zone to the green zone?
breaths, walk, jump/move
Name one time you may NOT want to be in the green zone
before bed
when do you get to the yellow zone?
transitions, noise, ect.
what can you do before getting to the red zone?
take a break, breathe, talk to an adult
when are you usually in the blue zone?
in the morning, before bed, after bad news
What can you do if you are in the blue zone?
take a nap, talk to someone, listen to music, move
Name two things you can do when you're in the green zone
anything that requires focus/regulation
how do can you tell when you're in the yellow zone?
heart beating faster, unable to control self/actions, feeling like you need to get energy out, etc.
what are some things that could make you enter the red zone?
someone upsetting you, class assignment too hard/frustrating, etc.
How would someone know if you are in the blue zone?
moving slower, taking more time for assignments, putting head down, etc.
who can you talk to if you need help getting to the green zone?
OT, teacher, Ms. Shuman, any trusted adult
Name two strategies you can use to get to the green zone at school
deep breaths, go for a walk, take a break
Name 2 things you will do next time you are in the yellow zone and need to get to green
deep breaths, walk, talk to someone, fidget
How would someone else know you're in or entering the red zone?
yelling, throwing things, laying head down, etc.
what can you do to be successful at school when you are in the blue zone?
ask teacher for more time on assignments, go for a walk to wake up, ask teacher for notes, etc.
- meditation
- going for a walk
etc.