My Zones Chart

Use this chart to record your feelings, triggers, and examples for each Zone. Fill in all sections to help you learn more about how you feel and why.

Blue Zone (Low Energy)

1. Emotions I feel in the Blue Zone:

1. Things that might make me move into the Blue Zone (triggers):

1. An example of a time I was in the Blue Zone:

Green Zone (Optimal State)

1. Emotions I feel in the Green Zone:

1. Things that help keep me in the Green Zone (triggers for good feelings):

1. An example of a time I was in the Green Zone:

Yellow Zone (Heightened State)

1. Emotions I feel in the Yellow Zone:

1. Things that might move me into the Yellow Zone (triggers):

1. An example of a time I was in the Yellow Zone:

Red Zone (Intense State)

1. Emotions I feel in the Red Zone:

1. Things that might move me into the Red Zone (triggers):

1. An example of a time I was in the Red Zone:

When you finish, share your chart with your teacher and think about tools you can use in each Zone. Then get ready for Calm-Down Kit Creation!

Calm-Down Kit Creation

Time: 10 minutes

Gather the following materials:

• A small box or bag to hold your tools
• Stickers, markers, colored pencils for decorating
• Stress ball or squishy toy
• Coloring sheet or small coloring book
• Fidget toy (e.g., spinner, textured strip)
• (Optional) A device with calming music or sounds

Steps

1. Introduce Your Calm-Down Kit (2 minutes)

Explain that a Calm-Down Kit is a special box or bag filled with things that help you feel better when your feelings get big. Look at examples and talk about why each item might help.

2. Select Tools for Each Zone (3 minutes)

Ask the student to pick at least one tool for each Zone:

• Blue Zone tool (e.g., stress ball to squeeze when feeling low)
• Green Zone tool (e.g., coloring sheet to stay calm and focused)
• Yellow Zone tool (e.g., deep-breathing bracelet)
• Red Zone tool (e.g., ask-for-help card)

Write the tool name and why it helps:

3. Decorate Your Kit (2 minutes)

Use stickers, markers, or colored pencils to decorate the outside of your box or bag. Make it look and feel like yours!

4. Label & Describe Each Tool (2 minutes)

Next to each item inside your kit, write or draw:

• The Zone it supports (Blue, Green, Yellow, or Red)
• How and when to use it

Example:
“Stress Ball – Red Zone – Squeeze slowly 5 times when I feel very angry.”

5. Try It Out & Reflect (1 minute)

Pick one tool from your kit and practice using it now. Talk about:

• How you felt before and after
• Why you chose that tool

When you’re finished, keep your Calm-Down Kit somewhere you can reach it easily. We’ll use it when we practice self-regulation in class!

Daily Zones Log

Date: ___________________________

Morning Check-In

1. Zone I felt in (circle one): Blue Green Yellow Red
   
   
   
2. Why I think I was in this Zone:
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Tool I used or could use to help:
   
   
   
   
   
   

Midday Check-In

1. Zone I felt in (circle one): Blue Green Yellow Red
   
   
   
2. Why I think I was in this Zone:
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Tool I used or could use to help:
   
   
   
   
   
   

End-of-Day Check-In

1. Zone I felt in (circle one): Blue Green Yellow Red
   
   
   
2. Why I think I was in this Zone:
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Tool I used or could use to help:
   
   
   
   
   
   

What is one thing I learned about my feelings today?