Exploring Zones of Regulation
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Objective
I can identify different feelings and the Zones of Regulation they belong to.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The Zones of Regulation help us identify our feelings and give us the ability to take control of them.
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The green zone is when you're feeling happy, focused, calm, and proud, while the yellow zone is when you're feeling overwhelmed, worried, frustrated, silly, or excited.
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When in the red zone, the amygdala is in overdrive, making it hard to calm down, but using calming strategies can help guide you back to the green zone.
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Practice
3 questions
If you are feeling happy and focused, which zone are you most likely in?
Describe a time you felt like you were in the Red Zone. What emotion were you feeling, and why do you think you felt that way?
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Exit ticket
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“Which zone would you be in if you felt angry? Which zone would you be in if you felt happy?”
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