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Zones
Expected vs Unexpected
Strategies
Calming Strategies
Thinking Strategies
100
Happy is in this zone.
Green
100
In class, a student is sitting in their desk completing class work. This is______________ behavior.
Expected
100

Give an example of a Zone toolbox strategy you can use  in the classroom.

Example: deep breaths, take 5, flower hands, counting backwards, 

100
Demonstrate how to take a deep breath.
Demonstrates a deep breath correctly!
100

Positive Self- Talk is ____________.

Positive thoughts you say to yourself.

200
Sad is in this Zone.
Blue
200
During lunch the cafeteria runs out of food. This is ________________.
Unexpected.
200

When I am in the Yellow or Red Zone, I could use this tool to get back in the Green Zone.

Example: Fidget tool, talk to someone, Focus ball, go for a walk/break, take 5.

200
It's important to use calming strategies when you are triggered. A trigger is_______________.
A something that gets you out of the Green zone.
200
What is the size of this problem? Your family was in a car accident.
Big or Huge: Impacts many people and takes a long time to reslove.
300
Horrified is in this Zone
Red
300
When someone's behavior is unexpected. This makes others have ______________. (2 answers)
Uncomfortable thoughts and feelings
300

When I am in the Blue Zone, I could use these tools to help me get back in the Green Zone.

Examples: Stretch, Walk, 7 shakes, drink water

300

Demonstrate how to do "Take 5"

Demonstrates "Take 5" correctly

300
What size is a problem that can be solved in a few minutes and involves 1-2 people?
Tiny or small
400
Nervous is in this Zone.
Yellow
400
An example of a comfortable feeling is
Examples: Happy, proud, calm
400

I can use a strategy from ___________ that includes deep breath, focusing on my "anchor", take 5, 7 shakes, etc...

Mindfulness

400
Demonstrate 5 breath or 6 sided breathing exercise.
Demonstrates exercise correctly!
400

Give an example to changing your thoughts from negative to positive

"I can do this", "I'm going to try", I will take a break and try it again

500
Elated is in this Zone.
Red
500

When someone is having a big reaction to a small problem, what "uncomfortable" thoughts may another classmate have?

Example: What are they doing? I don't feel safe. I don't trust that person. 

500

The fastest and easiest way to calm my body down is _______________________________

Taking deep breaths

500
Demonstrate a Re-focus activity we have done in group
Examples:Deep Breathing, Shoulder Shrug, Head Rolls
500

Why is it important to know that students may be in different Zones than us when in the classroom?

Everyone reacts to situations differently. Someone may have a different reaction to the same situation based on their past experiences.