| Zones of Regulation | "I" Messages | Social conflict at school | Soothing the senses | Positive Self-Talk (finish the sentence) |
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What is the Green Zone
The Zone that means you are ready to learn or follow directions.
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What is stating your feelings: "I feel..."
The first part of an "I" message
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Ask them to stop in a calm voice. If they don't stop, tell the teacher privately in a calm voice.
Someone keeps poking you in the shoulder with a pencil during class. What should you do?
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Eat one of your favorite foods, try a new ice cream flavor, make hot chocolate.
Give an example of how to soothe your sense of taste.
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finish the sentence with something positive about yourself
I feel good when...
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What is the Red Zone
The Zone that means you are feeling extreme anger, rage, panic, or another emotion that leaves you feeling very out of control.
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When you need to tell someone how you feel without causing an argument or making the situation worse.
The best time to use an "I" message.
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You do not need to do anything. Just ignore it and let the teacher handle it. It's not dangerous or harmful.
Someone in front of you in class is chewing gum. This is not allowed. What should you do?
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Watch a funny movie, watch the sunset, look at old pictures, go on a nature walk and look at plants, close your eyes and imagine a beautiful and calm place.
Give an example of how to soothe your sense of sight.
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finish the sentence with something positive about yourself
Something that went well today was...
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What is the Blue Zone
The Zone you may be in if you are low on energy, sick, tired, bored, or very sad.
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What is "I feel..." "When..." and "Please..."
The three parts of an "I" message
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It is not your job to make sure people follow rules. Ignore it and let the teacher deal with it, since it is not dangerous or harmful.
It is silent reading time in the classroom but someone next to you is drawing instead of reading. What should you do?
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Listen to a favorite song, listen to someone talk to you that you are close to, talk to or sing to yourself in a calming voice.
Give an example of how to soothe your sense of sound.
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finish the sentence with something positive about yourself
Something that makes me unique is...
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What is the Yellow Zone
The Zone you are in when you are beginning to feel annoyed, stressed, silly, or afraid and have some trouble controlling your self.
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Many examples but use the correct format of "I feel...when...please..." and try to say things in a way that won't cause a bigger problem.
Make an "I" message to talk about something that makes you angry.
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Ask them to stop in a calm voice. If they don't, leave and find an adult. Tell the adult in a calm voice what happened.
Someone is throwing paper towels at you in the bathroom. What should you do?
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Put on some lotion, pet your dog, hug a stuffed animal, cuddle in a soft blanket, or put on clothes that are comfortable, squeeze a stress ball, paint your fingernails, give someone a hug.
Give an example of how to soothe your sense of touch.
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finish the sentence with something positive about yourself
I feel strong when...
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Some examples are calming breathing exercises, get some exercise, talk to an adult, get a hug, listen to music, color a picture, take a break in another room to cool down, squeeze a stress ball (there are many other good examples).
Name 3 helpful coping skills for when you are in the Yellow Zone.
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Many examples but use the correct format of "I feel...when...please...."
Make an "I" message to say no to someone who wants you to do something you don't want to do.
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If there is still enough candy that everyone will get one, you can ignore this and let the teacher handle it.
Everyone in the class is supposed to take one candy at the class party. Someone takes two. What should you do?
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Smell something you find calming like a candle, smell flowers, bake something that smells good.
Give an example of how to soothe your sense of smell.
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finish the sentence with something positive about yourself
Something good that I am learning is...
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