Zones of Regulation

What can we do to move from the Blue Zone to the Green?

If we find ourselves in the blue zone, we can use strategies to help us move back to the green zone.

We can...

• Take a break!

• Think happy thoughts!

• Talk, write or draw about how we are feeling!

• Hug yourself

• Drink water

• Watch a funny video

• Listen to an uplifting song

Being in the Green Zone is our goal!

When we are in the Green Zone it is go time!

We can...

• Finish our work!

• Use whole body listening!

• Use expected behaviors!

• Cooperate with groups and classmates!

• Help others!

• Reach our daily goals!

• Smile!

How can we leave the Yellow Zone?

If we find ourselves in the Yellow Zone, we can use strategies to help us move back to the Green Zone.

We can...

• Use a favorite deep breathing strategy-smell flower, blow bubble

• Talk to an adult or a good friend

• Take a break

• Squeeze a stress ball

• Take a walk

• Imagine you are in your happy place

• Use positive self-talk

• This about the times that things went better than expected

How can we leave the Red Zone?

If we find ourselves in the Red Zone, we can use strategies to help us move back to the Green Zone.

We can...

• Take a break

• Squeeze a stress ball

• Use a favorite breathing strategy-smell flower, blow bubble

• Talk to an adult- a teacher, a recess teacher, a parent, or Ms. Azadmanesh

• Close your eyes and think of a happier time

• Do a body scan and evaluate the size of the problem

• Use a mindfulness strategy

• Jump

• Run

• Jumping jacks

• Listen to music

• Go for a walk.

• Carry, push, or pull heavy objects

• Count to 10