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Color-Coded Calm Plan

In this 45-minute small-group lesson, adult participants will identify when they are in heightened red or yellow emotion zones and apply sensory self-regulation tools to transition into the calm green zone, building personal toolkits and peer support networks.

Adults often face daily stressors that trigger emotional dysregulation. Practicing sensory strategies in a supportive small-group context increases self-awareness, equips participants with practical coping skills, and fosters peer accountability, leading to improved emotional resilience.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Zone Identification

10 minutes

Step 2

Sensory Strategy Exploration

25 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Peer Support Planning

10 minutes

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Sensory Strategy Showdown

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Red Zone Strategies

Yellow Zone Strategies

Try It Out!

Record Your Top Actions

Share & Reflect

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Calm in Color

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