Zones of Regulation

What zone are you in today?

• blue

• green

• yellow

• red

Joey was excited to play gaga ball at recess. During class, Joey's friends would not stop talking so his teacher took away gaga ball for the rest of the week. Which zone do you think that put Joey in? What is one positive choice he could make while he is in this zone? What is one negative choice he could make while he is in this zone?

If I am excited, I am in the (a)   zone.

Answer explanation

Being excited can sound like a green zone emotion, but remember often when we are excited our minds and bodies can get out of control which puts us in the yellow zone.

Draw yourself doing something that puts you in the green zone.

Over the weekend, Blake's cousins came to town. They spent all weekend eating sugary snacks, playing in the pool, and staying up late. On Monday morning, Blake had to wake up extra early to take her cousins to the airport and then get to school. Which zone makes the most sense for her to be in?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

Answer explanation

Blake is probably feeling sad and tired, which both put her in the blue zone!