Lesson Plan
Mapping the Zones
Participants will learn the four Zones of Regulation, label emotions within each Zone, and practice mapping real-life scenarios to build self-awareness and peer support.
Understanding and labeling emotional states fosters self-regulation, improves communication, and strengthens group support—essential skills for adult learners in a support setting.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduce the Zones
10 minutes
Step 2
Individual Self-Assessment
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Sorting Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Reflection & Debrief
10 minutes
Slide Deck
What Zone Are You?
The Four Zones of Regulation
Blue Zone
Green Zone
Yellow Zone
Red Zone
What’s Next?
Worksheet
Activity
