The Zones of Regulation (created by Leah Kuypers, 2011) is a tool that can help children to:
Learn more about specific emotions and feelings
Recognize those feelings in themselves
Learn how to handle difficult emotions in a healthy way
Using the visual below, guide your child to consider how "big" the problem is. Putting this into perspective can start the process for learning how to handle it in a healthy way.
Questions You Can Ask...
I can tell that this feels like a big problem! How can we work together to fix it?
How does this problem make you feel?
Have you had a problem like this before?
What helped you to feel better in the past?
Source: https://hubforce.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/the-size-of-the-problem/
BLUE
Talk to a friend or family member
Movement break (Ex. Run, go for a walk)
Have a snack
Squeeze a favorite stuffie
Ask for a hug
Read a book
Listen to favorite music
Take a short rest
Draw a picture
YELLOW
Slowly count to 10
Take deep breaths
Get a drink of water
Ask for a break
Use a fidget toy
Talk to a friend or family member
RED
Take a movement break
Talk to an adult about my problem
Slowly count to 10
Take deep breaths
Walk to a safe space for quiet time
Talk to a friend or family member
Listen to music
Ask for help!