At Burnt Mills, we use the Zones of Regulation framework to help students recognize and manage their feelings and emotions throughout the school day. This SEL approach uses four easy-to-understand color zones—Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red—to help students identify how they’re feeling and what their body needs in that moment. Each classroom has a Regulation Station, a safe, calm space where students can take a break, use strategies to self-regulate, and return to learning when they’re ready. By using shared Zones language, our students learn to better understand themselves and others, making our school a more supportive and empathetic place for all.