Zones Of Regulation Resources And Information For Parents

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Central Park Primary SchoolZones of RegulationResources and information for parentsThe Zones of Regulation are all about helpingyour child with his / her self-regulation.What is Self-Regulation?Self–regulation is the ability to manage disruptive emotionsand impulses, and to think before you react.The ZonesBlue Zone Green ZoneYellow ZoneRed ZoneBlue Zone: low level of arousal; not ready to learn;feels sad, sick, tired, bored, moving slowly. Green Zone: calm state of alertness; optimal level tolearn; feels happy, calm, feeling okay, focused. Yellow Zone: heightened state of alertness; elevatedemotions; has some control; feels frustrated, worried,silly/wiggly, excited, loss of some control.

Red Zone: heightened state of alertness and intenseemotions; not an optimal level for learning; out ofcontrol; feels mad/angry, terrified, yelling/hitting, elated,out of control.What Zone are you in? Blue Zone – your body is running slow, when you’retired, sick, sad or bored. Green Zone – when you feel “good to go”. Your bodymay feel happy, calm or focused. Yellow Zone – when you start to lose control, whenyou feel frustrated, anxious, worried, silly or surprised.Be careful when you are in this zone. Red Zone – when you experience extreme emotions. Whenyou are in this zone, you are out of control, you havetrouble making good decisions, and you need to STOP!The main idea of the Zones is that the children are able to learn totell you which zone they are in and are able to choose a tooltohelp them Get Back to Green.LanguageDaily Zones check in – how are we feeling now? If anyone is notin the green zone discuss how they think they can get back togreen.Useful phrase ‘How can we get back to green?’ModellingIt is important to remember to show the children how you use toolsto get back to the green zones. You might say I am going to makemyself a cup of tea and do some breathing exercises because

I am in the blue zone and afterwards tell your children how usingthose tools helped you get back to the green zone.Keep calmIt is very important to use a calm tone of voice and talk slowly.Try not to tell children off about being in the red zone. We all getangry, the main thing to focus on is helping children think abouthow they can get back to the green zone. When they are in thegreen zone then you might want to talk to them about aconsequence for some behaviour that happened while your childwas in the red zone.Tool kitsGive children a choice of two tools, using pictures, at first andthen over time they will build their confidence and be able tocreate their own toolkit.

Toolkit ideas

Tools for Regulation think happy thoughts rub hands together run on the spot shoulder rub / massage hug a toy swinging or spinning stretching or star jumps drink water eat crunchy foods listening to musicFor the Green Zone – maintaining: remember your successes think happy thoughts / think of a happy place / a friend be a good friend help others smile

For the Yellow Zone – decrease arousal: talk to my parents/friends take 3 deep breaths do a wall push up use a fidget go for a walk take a break read deep pressure slow movement heavy work to muscles soft lighting listen to music chewy foodsFor the Red Zones – decrease arousal: deep breaths jump on a trampoline relax your muscles sensory break push the wall walk away STOP! deep pressure soft lighting listen to music chewy foodsCommon Questions on the Zones of RegulationCan my child be in more than one zone at thesame time?

Yes. Your child may feel tired (blue zone) because she didnot get enough sleep, and anxious (yellow zone) because sheis worried about an activity or contest at school. Listingmore than one zone reflects a good sense of personalfeelings and alertness levels.Should children be penalised for being in the RED zone?It’s best for children to experience the natural consequencesof being in the RED zone. If a child’s actions/choices hurtsomeone or destroys property, he needs to repair therelationship and take responsibility for the mess they create.Once the child has calmed down, use the experience as alearning opportunity to process what the child would dodifferently next time.Can you look like one zone on the outside and feel like youare in another zone on the inside?Yes. Many of us “disguise” our zone to match socialexpectations. We use the expression “put on a happy face” ormask the emotion so other people will have good thoughtsabout us. Parents often say that their children “lose it” and goesinto the RED zone as soon as they get home. This is becausechildren are increasing their awareness of their peers andexpectations. They make every effort to keep it together atschool to stay in the GREEN zone. Home is when they feelsafe to let it all out.

Tips for Practicing the Zones of Regulation Know yourself and how you react in difficult situationsbefore dealing with your child’s behaviours. Know your child’s sensory threshold. We all processsensory information differently and it impacts ourreactivity to situations. Know your child’s triggers. Be consistent in managing your child’s behaviour anduse the same language you use at home. Empathise with your child and validate what they arefeeling. Have clear boundaries/routines and always followthrough. Do not deal with an angry, upset child when you are notyet calm yourself. Discuss strategies for the next time when you are in asimilar situation. Remember to ask your child how their choices made youfeel (empathy). Praise your child for using strategies. Encourage yourchild to take a sensory break to help regulate theirbodies.Make a Coping Skills BoxA coping skills box is a place to keep things that help tocalm you down in periods of distress. Having everythinggathered in one place helps you remember to use your copingskills rather than using negative behaviours.What to put in it?1. Self-Soothing Objects that help to calm you through yourfive senses: Something to touch – e.g. stuffed animal, stress ball

Something to hear – e.g. music, meditation guide Something to see – e.g. snowglobe, happy pictures Something to taste – e.g. mints, tea, sour candy Something to smell – e.g. lotion, candles, perfumeDistractions to take your mind off the problem for a2.while, e.g. puzzles, books, artwork, crafts, knitting,crocheting, sewing, crossword puzzles, sudoku, positivewebsites, music, movies, etc.Opposite action – do something that is opposite to your3.impulse that is consistent with a more positive emotion: affirmations and inspiration – e.g. looking at drawings ormotivational statements 4.something funny or cheering – e.g. funny movies, booksEmotional Awareness – tools for identifying andexpressing your feelings, e.g. a chart of emotions, a journal,writing supplies, art supplies.5.Mindfulness – tools for helping keep yourself in thepresent moment, e.g. meditation or relaxation recordings,grounding objects (rock, paperweight), yoga mat, breathingexercises.Information about Zones of moreabout-the-zones.htmlZones of Regulation 3/4/1/7/34178767/reproducible b1 1.pdf

Zones of Regulation Resources and information for parents . The Zones of Regulation are all about helping your child with his / her self-regulation. What is Self-Regulation? Self–regulation is the ability to manage disruptive emotions and impulses, and

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