Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation is an approach we use to teach self-regulation by categorizing the different ways we feel in to four coloured zones. The Zones help students recognize and label the emotions that they are feeling and use strategies that support self-regulation skills. To read a more on the zones of regulation click on the button below.

Zones of Regulation

Blue Zone

The Blue Zone is used to describe down feelings such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.

Green Zone

The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the zone where optimal learning occurs.

Yellow Zone

The Yellow Zone is also used to describe elevated emotions such as stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness.

Red Zone

The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states. A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, devastation, or scared.

Calming Strategies

Visualization and Meditation

Students can use a variety of tools and strategies to help feel calm such as taking a break, reading a book, drawing a picture or taking deep breaths. Shutting your eyes and visualizing relaxing places or events are also strategies to help feel calm

Calm Breathing techniques

Breathing techniques can help promote calm and relaxation. Lazy 8 Breathing is just one technique used that can help reduce anxious feelings and allow students to re-focus.

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