ZONES OF REGULATION

Blue Zone- what it feels like, looks like and sounds like:

• Sad
• Sick
• Tired
• Bored
• Your body feels like it is running slowly

Your head might be down on the desk or you might be…..

-daydreaming

-sleeping

-crying

Green Zone- what it feels like, looks like and sounds like:

• Calm
• Happy
• Feeling okay
• Focused
• Ready to learn
• Hands to yourself
• Respecting your friends’ personal space
• Using kind words
• Playing well with your friends
• Good listening
• Calm quiet voice /indoor voice

Yellow Zone- what it feels like,

looks like and sounds like:

• Frustrated
• Worried
• Silly
• Excited
• Hurt
• Shy
• Bored
• Your body feels energetic/wiggly/wired

• Not wanting to play with anyone
• Bothering others
• Hard to sit still
• Talking out
• Loss of some control

Red Zone – what it feels like, looks like and sounds like:

• Mad/Angry
• Mean
• Terrified
• Elated

• Scared or afraid

Body feels like it’s moving very fast

• Hitting

• Kicking
• Yelling  or screaming
• Swearing
• Someone who is bullying
• Out of control