02 Apr 2021
Students in SE2 have been incorporating "The Zones of Regulation” framework into their school day. The "Zones" is a curriculum designed to help students identify their feelings and emotional reactions, and learn sensory and perspective taking strategies that encourage better self-regulation. A simple colour coded, four zones format encourages learning:
The RED ZONE is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions. A person may be elated, euphoric, or experiencing anger, rage, explosive behavior, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone.
The YELLOW ZONE is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions, however individuals have more control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.
The GREEN ZONE is used to describe a calm state of alertness. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the zone where optimal learning occurs.
The BLUE ZONE is used to describe low states of alertness and down feelings such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.
The Zones can be compared to a stoplight or traffic signs.
