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 Behavior
Listening to the teacher
Sitting calmly
Using my words
Using a coping strategy
How does it make other's feel if you use unexpected behavior?
uncomfortable or confused
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 Behaviors make other people feel?
Calm
Safe
Good
Happy
When a problem is small, what size should our response be?
Small
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 behavior?
Yelling
Swearing
Stomping feet
Pushing
What can we do to get back to green zone if we are in the YELLOW zone?
answers vary...
ask for help, whole body listening, 5 senses grounding, face body to group, take a break, positive self talk, think about others, "crossing the midline" stretches, match your reaction to size of problem.
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 to get back to the green zone if you are feeling in the blue zone?
Answers Vary..
self hug, arm pretzel, cold drink, positive self talk, wall pushups, flexible thinking, take a break/walk
How do unexpected behaviors make other people feel?
Uncomfortable
Unsafe
Sad
Upset
Bad
What zone are we in if Glassman is in our brain?
red
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)
What can you do to get back green zone if you are in the red zone?
Answers vary...
ask for help...deep breaths...take a break..use a stress ball...scream or hit a pillow...
Do you have control over your own behaviors?
Yes!
What makes a problem a BIG problem?
Affects lots of people, someone is hurt, it will take a long time to fix