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 some examples of classroom expectations.
Listening to the teacher
Sitting calmly
Using respectful words
Using a coping strategy when necessary
How do unexpected behaviors make other people feel?
Uncomfortable
Unsafe
Sad
Upset
Bad
What Zone do these feelings belong to? - Overyjoyed/elated, panicked, angry, terrified.
The Red Zone
True or False. There is a place you can go in your room to calm down or regulate.
True.
What Zone do we want students in at school?
The Green Zone
How does having expectations and following them 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
Running in the building
If someone asks you, "What are the school rules?" this is what you would say (hint...we say it every morning).
G-Gracious
R-Respectful
R-Responsible
I-Integrity
T-Teamwork
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
What could someone do if they are engaged in (doing/showing) an UNexpected behavior?
They can choose to use a tool or strategy in the classroom to help them get back on track.
What can we earn if we are caught anywhere in the school following expectations?
Superhero Points!
You can turn those in for Treasure Box items in some classrooms, earn "bucks" in other rooms, shop at the school store, participate in your classroom's fun activities (Fun Friday), participate in the school-wide quarterly celebrations.
How many Zones are there? Name all of the colors.
There are 4 Zones: Blue, Green, Yellow and Red.
Name a place in your classroom, other than the calming area, that you can use in order to calm down.
Your desk/your seat.
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 behaviors and emotions?
Yes!
True or False. You have lots of jobs in school and they are to:
FALSE!!!!