Zones of Regulation
Zones of Regulation
"Self-regulation is something everyone continually works on whether or not we are cognizant of it. We all encounter trying circumstances that test our limits from time to time. If we are able to recognize when we are becoming less regulated, we are able to do something about it to manage our feelings and get ourselves to a healthy place. This comes naturally for some, but for others, it is a skill that needs to be taught and practiced. This is the goal of The Zones of Regulation." (from The Zones of Regulation website.)
WHO: Zones were designed to help children better understand their emotions, sensory needs, and thinking patterns.
WHAT: The Zones of Regulation uses four colors to help children self-identify how they’re feeling and categorize it based on color. Additionally, the Zones of Regulation helps kids recognize their own triggers, learn to read facial expressions, develop problem-solving skills, and become more attuned to how their actions affect other people.
WHERE: In the classroom, hall, recess, or even at home. Anywhere and everywhere!
WHY: Self-regulation is something everyone continually works on whether or not we are cognizant of it. When kids fully understand what they’re feeling, they can make sense of, and regulate their emotions much better.
HOW: Take time for the student to assess and reflect on their choices, actions, feelings, and next steps.
The Green Zone
The green zone is used to describe when you’re in a calm state of alertness.
Being in the green zone means you are calm, focused, happy, or ready to learn. This is predominantly the state you want your child to be in.
It’s also the state most needed in the classroom in order to learn.
The Yellow Zone
The yellow zone describes when you have a heightened sense of alertness. This isn’t always a bad thing, and you typically still have some control when you’re in the yellow zone.
Being in the yellow means you may feel frustrated, anxious or nervous. But, it could also mean you’re feeling excited, silly, or hyper – which is okay in the right situations.
The Red Zone
The red zone describes an extremely heightened state of intense emotions. When a person reaches the red zone, they’re no longer about to control their emotions or reactions.
This is the zone kids are in during meltdowns.
Being in the red zone means you’re feeling anger, rage, terror, or complete devastation and feel out of control.
The Blue Zone
The blue zone, on the other hand, is used when a person is feeling low states of alertness or arousal.
When you’re in the blue zone you may be feeling down – sad, sick, tired, or bored. You’re still in control, as you are in the yellow zone, but with low energy emotions.
Here is a book I'm going to use to start the year off with my second graders.
Here are some helpful links you might want to look more into...
The Zones of Regulation Official Website
He's Extrordinary - Zones Explanations
This website is phenomenal, the color break down explanations above came from this site.
Amazon Link to purchase the bookIf you'd like to follow The Zones on Twitter : ZonesOfReg
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