Lesson Plan
Feelings Color Map
Students will learn the Zones of Regulation framework, identify their emotional reactions by mapping feelings to colors, and choose coping strategies for self-regulation.
Understanding and naming emotions builds self-awareness and regulation skills, promoting a calmer classroom, better peer interactions, and social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Print And Organize Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction To Zones
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Feelings Mapping
7 minutes
Step 3
Student Mapping Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Coping Strategies
5 minutes
Step 5
Review And Reflect
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Feelings Color Map
What Are the Zones of Regulation?
The Four Zones
Modeling Feelings Mapping
Your Turn: Feelings Color Map
Coping Strategies
Share & Reflect
Worksheet
Activity
