MANA

Knowing and sharing my zone of regulation

Me he maonga āwhā - Like a lull in a storm.


This is used to describe a sudden pause in a heated discussion or argument. It tells us that we need to take a moment within times of intense feelings to settle ourselves and to take the time to pause and reflect.


We will achieve this by:

  • Knowing the colours and ngā atua that describe the way we are feeling

  • Being able to identify our feelings

  • Keeping our names on the Mana potential board in the correct zones as we change during the day

  • Noticing when others are in a zone where they may not want to be talked to

  • Respecting each others’ personal boundaries

  • Knowing when to ask for help or let someone know that you want time out

  • Know what the break-out rooms are for, when we go in them, and how to behave in them

  • Thank others for helping us

  • Knowing how our mood affects our learning and others

  • Respecting others and the way they are feeling

  • Using kind words that make people feel great


Success Indicator:

  • We will better know ourselves and what we can do to help ourselves and others

  • Our class will be calmer and more controlled helping us to learn better

  • When you help someone, you will feel proud of yourself and they will feel proud of you

  • We will be thanked for our thoughtfulness

  • We will feel respected and cared for when people speak to us using kind words

  • We will feel safe and happy in our personal space and in our classroom

  • We can continue to improve and develop our reputation in a positive way

  • We will know what to do for our learning