Blue Zone
True or False: Being in the blue zone ALWAYS means you're sad.
False! Blue is a low-energy state and can also include feeling bored, sick, or tired.
True or False: Green emotions are only experienced outside in nature.
False!
True or False: Yellow emotions are always happy emotions.
False! The yellow zone also includes anxiety, excitement, and frustration.
True or False: The red zone always means anger.
False! The red zone also includes feelings like panic that can sabotage your self-control.
A student is tapping their foot, speaking quickly, and having trouble waiting their turn—but is still following rules. What zone are they MOST likely in?
a.) Blue
b.) Green
c.) Yellow
d.) Red
c.) Yellow
What is one school activity that might put someone in the blue zone?
Various answers including anything boring (ie: long lecture, really intense worksheet), or anything sad (ie: watching a sad movie in class).
Which of these activities is NOT usually done in the green zone:
a.) Learning
b.) Sleeping
c.) Socializing with friends
d.) Studying or doing homework
b.) Sleeping - It's a blue zone activity!
Which description BEST fits the Yellow Zone?
a.) Low energy and withdrawn
b.) Calm and focused
c.) High alert with emotions starting to escalate
d.) Out of control and unsafe
c.) High alert with emotions starting to escalate.
Which description BEST defines the Red Zone?
a.) Low energy and withdrawn
b.) Calm, focused, and content
c.) Heightened emotions with some control
d.) Extremely intense emotions with little or no control
d.) Extremely intense emotions with little or no control
Which language has the most native speakers worldwide?
a.) English
b.) Spanish
c.) Hindi
d.) Mandarin Chinese
d.) Mandarin Chinese
Which strategy is MOST helpful for someone in the blue zone?
a.) Jumping and shouting
b.) Resting or taking a break
c.) Competitive games
d.) Loud music
b.) Resting or taking a break
The Green Zone best describes someone who is:
a.) Angry and out of control
b.) Sleepy and bored
c.) Calm and ready to learn
d.) Silly and overly excited
c.) Calm and ready to learn.
Which body signal is MOST associated with the Yellow Zone?
a.) Slow breathing and relaxed muscles
b.) Slumped posture and yawning
c.) Faster heartbeat and tense muscles
d.) Crying uncontrollably
c.) Faster heartbeat and tense muscles.
Which body signal best matches the Red Zone?
a.) Steady breathing and relaxed muscles
b.) Slightly tense muscles and faster speech
c.) Very fast heartbeat, clenched muscles, loss of control
d.) Slumped posture and low energy
c.) Very fast heartbeat, clenched muscles, loss of control
Which historical event began first?
a.) The American Civil War
b.) The French Revolution
c.) The Industrial Revolution
d.) The Renaissance
d.) The Renaissance
The Blue Zone usually describes emotions that are:
a. High energy and intense
b. Calm and focused
c. Low energy and slow
d. Loud and playful
c.) Low energy and slow
Which body signal matches the Green Zone?
a.) Fast heartbeat and tense muscles
b.) Low energy and droopy posture
c.) Steady breathing and relaxed body
d.) Shaky hands and sweating
c.) Steady breathing and relaxed body.
Which situation is MOST likely to push someone from yellow into red if no strategy is used?
a.) Quiet reading time
b.) A short break
c.) Continued stress or conflict
d.) Calm breathing
c.) Continued stress or conflict
Which emotion does NOT belong in the Red Zone?
a.) Rage
b.) Panic
c.) Terror
d.) Worry
d.) Worry
Which planet rotates on its side relative to its orbit?
a.) Neptune
b.) Saturn
c.) Uranus
d.) Mars
c.) Uranus
Which activity might help someone feel more alert when they are in the Blue Zone?
a.) Sitting very still for hours
b.) Gentle movement or stretching
c.) Watching loud videos
d.) Skipping meal
b.) Gentle movement or stretching
The main goal of the Zones of Regulation is to:
a.) Always stay in the green zone
b.) Avoid difficult emotions
c.) Recognize emotions and choose helpful strategies
d.) Control other people
Which comparison BEST explains the Yellow Zone?
a.) A car parked with the engine off
b.) A car driving smoothly at a steady speed
c.) A car with the engine revving but brakes working
d.) A car that has crashed
c.) A car with the engine revving but brakes working
Which comparison BEST represents the Red Zone?
a.) A car parked with the engine off
b.) A car cruising at a steady speed
c.) A car revving but under control
d.) A car with the brakes no longer working
Which country is both in Europe and Asia?
Turkey