Zones of Regulation

What is Self- Regulation? (Select all that applies)

• The ability to manage disruptive emotions

• The ability to move from one place to another

• The ability to manage impulses, and to think before reacting

• The ability to direct traffic

(Select all that applies) Children who are unable to self-regulate

are prone to the following:

• Refusal to participate or comply

• Inattention/distractibility

• Tantrums and outbursts

• Aggressive behaviors

• Emotional distress

There are (a)   ZONES that describe how our bodies and brains feel.

When I am in the Blue Zone, I may feel:

• Sad

  Sick

  Tired

  Bored

• Crying

  Withdrawn

  Distracted

  Head down

• Smiling

  Cooperating

  Engaged

  Participating

When I am in the Green Zone, I may feel:

• Happy

  Focused

  Content

  Calm Ready to Learn

• Smiling

  Cooperating

  Engaged

  Participating

• Anxious

  Excited/Silly

  Frustrated

  Nervousness

  Worried

When I am in the Yellow Zone, I may feel:

• Sad

  Sick

  Tired

  Bored

• Anxious

  Excited/Silly

  Frustrated

  Nervousness

  Worried

• Happy

  Focused

  Content

  Calm Ready to Learn

When I am in the Red Zone, I may feel:

• Sad

  Sick

  Tired

  Bored

• Yelling

  Aggressive

  Mean

• Angry

  Terrified

  Devastated

What are Tools for Regulation used for? (Select all that applies)

• Sensory Support

• Calming Technique

• Thinking Strategy

• Moving Strategy

• Self Understanding

Blue Zone Tools

• use kind words

  help others

  work Hard

  smile

• stretching/Jumping Jacks

  get a drink

  go for a Walk

• deep breathing

  take a break

  listen to music

  use a fidget

• count to 20

  talk to an adult

  run in place

  heavy work

Green Zone Tools

• count to 20

  talk to an adult

  run in place

  heavy work

• stretching/Jumping Jacks

  get a drink

  go for a Walk

• deep breathing

  take a break

  listen to music

  use a fidget

• use kind words

  help others

  work Hard

  smile