Lesson Plan
Mixer Fixer Guide
Students will sort emotion cards into the correct Zones of Regulation with 90% accuracy during a collaborative relay game, reinforcing emotion vocabulary and teamwork.
Building emotional literacy and self-regulation skills early supports social-emotional development. This active, cooperative review makes the Zones of Regulation memorable and fun.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Rainbow Rhyme Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Team Floor Sort Relay
10 minutes
Step 3
Error Check & Discuss
5 minutes
Step 4
Sing Rainbow Relax
5 minutes
Step 5
Sticker Celebration
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Color Mixer Review
Zones of Regulation Overview
Rainbow Rhyme
Emotion Cards Examples
Team Floor Sort Relay
Error Check & Discuss
Game
Cool Down
