Zones of Regulation: Colors and Emotions
Understanding our feelings through colors Year 3 Social-Emotional Learning Learning to identify and manage emotions
What are the Zones of Regulation?
A way to sort our feelings using colors Four different zones: Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue Each zone has different emotions and energy levels Helps us understand how we feel inside
The Green Zone - Ready to Learn
Calm and focused feelings Happy, content, and peaceful Ready to learn and make good choices Body feels comfortable and relaxed
The Yellow Zone - Getting Excited or Worried
Higher energy feelings Excited, silly, frustrated, or anxious Starting to lose some control Body feels more active or tense
The Red Zone - Very Strong Feelings
Extremely high energy emotions Angry, furious, terrified, or out of control Hard to think clearly or make good choices Body feels very activated - fast heartbeat, tense muscles
The Blue Zone - Low Energy Feelings
Low energy or tired feelings Sad, bored, sick, or sleepy Moving slowly or feeling down Body feels heavy or sluggish
Zone Detective Activity
Look at the emotion cards Decide which zone each emotion belongs to Sort the cards into the correct colored zones Discuss your choices with a partner
Think and Share
Which zone do you think you're in right now? Can you think of a time this week when you were in each zone? What helps you feel calm and ready to learn?
All Zones are Okay!
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Remember: Zones Help Us Understand Ourselves
Colors help us name our feelings Green Zone is best for learning All zones are normal and okay We can learn tools to help us in each zone