Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation is a strategy that can help children understand what emotion they are experiencing. Teach your students or child these zones and allow them to practice recognizing what emotion they are feeling. Ease them into and do not rush it.

Lastly, look at the zones toolbox to help transition between emotional states.

Blue Zone

Sad

Sick

Tired

Bored

Moving Slowly

Green zone

Happy

Calm

Feeling Okay

Focused

Relaxed

Yellow Zone

Frustrated

Worried

Silly/Wiggly

Excited

Loss of Some Control

Red Zone

Mad/Angry

Terrified

Elated/Ecstatic

Devastated

Out of Control

Zones of Regulation Toolbox

Blue Zone Tools

Stretch

Rest

Exercise

Listen to Music

Talk it Out with someone you love.

Inner Coach (tell yourself positive things like you can do this).

Chair Pushups

Drink Water

Green Zone Tools ( To stay in this)

Drink Water

Read

Healthy Eating

Write in your Journal

Gratitude

Exercise

Practice Mindfulness ( Be thankful for the emotion you are feeling).

Spend time in Nature

Yellow Zone Tools

Inner Coach

Talk to Someone

Deep Breathing ( Use breathing techniques above to slow yourself down).

Take a Break

Flexible thinking

Size of the Problem ( Is it a big, small, or medium problem)?

Fidget Tools

Chair Push Ups

Red Zone Tools

Talk to someone

Inner Coach

Listen to Music

Size of the Problem

Deep Breathing

Find a Friend or parent to calm you down

Count to 10 slowly

Take a Break in your safe spot