Zones of Regulation - Colors
What Zone do these feelings belong to? - Sad, bored, tired, and sick.
The Blue Zone
What zone are we in when we are ready to go?
The Green Zone
True or False:
You can be in more than one zone at a time.
True
Name one example of an expected Behaviour
Listening to the teacher
Sitting calmly
Using my words
Using a coping strategy
How does it make other's feel if you use unexpected behaviour?
uncomfortable
What Zone do these feelings belong to? - Overyjoyed/elated, panicked, angry, terrified.
The Red Zone
Name your favourite Tool Box strategy
Examples:
Deep Breaths, going for a walk, listening to music, squeezing your hands, jumping jacks, pushing the wall, Lazy 8 breathing.
What Zone do we want students in at school?
The Green Zone
How do expected Behaviours make other people feel?
Calm
Safe
Good
Happy
What behaviours would make us have uncomfortable thoughts about other people?
unexpected behaviours
What zone do these feelings belong to? - Worried, frustrated, silly, excited.
The Yellow Zone
What is an example of a calming technique?
Deep breathing, Listening to music, Coloring.
Do ALL tools that can help get us back in the Green zone work for everybody?
No, eveyone is different. They need to find what works for them.
Give an example of an unexpected behaviour?
Yelling
Swearing
Stomping feet
Pushing
What behaivours would make us have comfortable thoughts about other people?
expected behaviours
What zone do these feelings belong to? - Happy, focused, calm, proud.
The Green Zone
What is an example of a breathing strategy
Lazy 8 Breathing, Take a deep Breath, Six sides of breathing
What can you do if you are feeling in the blue, yellow or red zone?
Use a tool box strategy
Answers Vary
How do unexpected behaviours make other people feel?
Uncomfortable
Unsafe
Sad
Upset
Bad
Comfortable and uncomfortable thoughts affect...
How we think about others and how others think about us
Name all four colors of the Zones of Regulation.
Blue, Green, Red and Yellow
What Zone are you in?
What toolbox strategies can help you?
(multiple options)
Why do we use the Zones of Regulation
To better understand how we are feeling and what strategies we may use to manage ourselves.
Do you have control over your own behaviours?
Yes!
Name 3 behaviours that make other people feel comfortable.
various answers