Lesson Plan
Interactive Zone Plan
Students will identify and label their emotional regulation state using the Zones of Regulation framework by circling the correct zone in various real-life scenarios and sharing their reasoning with peers.
Building self-awareness of emotions helps 2nd graders recognize and manage their feelings, leading to better self-regulation, improved classroom behavior, and a supportive learning environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Zones
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Practice with Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 3
Independent Worksheet Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Share‐Out and Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Scenario 1: Feeling Tired
Scenario 2: Playing Happily
Scenario 3: Too Excited
Scenario 4: Feeling Frustrated
Scenario 5: Calm Reading
Scenario 6: Feeling Sad
Scenario 7: Wiggly Feet
Scenario 8: Big Tantrum

Worksheet

