Zones of Regulation

An engaging whole-class session introducing the Zones of Regulation with playful scenarios, helping students recognize and name their feelings for better self-regulation. This lesson is perfect for 2nd graders in a 45-minute Tier 1 classroom session, providing teachers with ready-to-use slides, a dynamic script, and interactive feelings flashcards.

This lesson introduces students to the Zones of Regulation, a framework to help them understand and manage their emotions. Through an interactive game and discussion, students will learn to identify different emotional states and associate them with specific zones. This foundational understanding is crucial for developing self-regulation skills and emotional awareness.

This lesson focuses on helping 5th graders understand how to assess the size of a problem and apply appropriate coping strategies using the zones of regulation. Through a combination of video, activities, and discussion, students will learn to identify their emotional responses and regulate them effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are essential skills for personal and social success.

This lesson series focuses on teaching 1st-grade students the Zones of Regulation, a framework to help them identify and manage their emotions. Over 10 sessions, students will learn to recognize different emotional states and develop strategies for emotional regulation. This is crucial for their social-emotional development and helps them navigate daily interactions effectively.

A whole-class script guiding students through identifying and naming their zones of regulation, fostering self-awareness and emotional vocabulary for K-2 special education learners in a 25-minute session. This lesson helps students recognize and articulate their feelings using color-coded zones to support self-regulation.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 lesson, a school counselor introduces 6th graders to the Zones of Regulation framework to help them identify and manage their emotions. Students will learn to recognize different emotional zones, practice strategies to regulate their feelings, and reflect on how to apply these tools in real-life situations.

Interactive lesson where the class plays a game to identify Zones associated with different sensory states, promoting group discussion and awareness—1st graders will learn about self-regulation in a 40-minute Tier 1 session.

This lesson introduces kindergarteners to the concept of Zones of Regulation, focusing on calming tools to help them manage their emotions. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn to identify different emotional states and practice techniques to calm themselves. This lesson is important as it equips young learners with essential self-regulation skills, fostering emotional awareness and resilience.

Introduce students to the Zones of Regulation framework, which helps them recognize and manage their emotions. This lesson is suitable for upper elementary and middle school students, teaching them to identify their zone and use strategies to manage emotions constructively. The approach supports emotional literacy and self-regulation.

In this 30-minute introductory lesson, 3rd grade special education students will learn about the Zones of Regulation framework, why understanding our feelings helps us stay in control, and practical strategies for recognizing and managing emotions. This lesson builds self-awareness and social-emotional skills essential for everyday success.

This individualized toolkit helps a 2nd grade student recognize and manage emotions using the Zones of Regulation framework. Over a 30-minute session, the student will learn the zones, create personalized strategies, and track their emotional states. This lesson supports CASEL competencies, tailored for Tier 3 individual support.

This individualized toolkit helps a 2nd grade student recognize and manage emotions using the Zones of Regulation framework. Over a 30-minute session, the student will learn the zones, create personalized strategies, and track their emotional states. This lesson supports CASEL competencies, tailored for Tier 3 individual support.

A 6-session small-group intervention for 3rd graders focusing on the Zones of Regulation. Students will explore triggers, body signals, and coping strategies through interactive activities, video modeling, and home connections, strengthening self-regulation skills. Each 30-minute session includes a lesson plan, worksheet, and family-facing guide, designed for Tier 2 support.

An 8-session Zones of Regulation group intervention for K–3 students focusing on identifying emotions, understanding zones, and developing self-regulation skills. This Tier 2 small-group lesson series builds emotional vocabulary, teaches coping strategies, and fosters peer support in 30-minute sessions. Includes everything teachers need—including a parent guide—to support diverse learners.

A personalized mini-lesson guiding a student through identifying their current regulation zone using visual cues and self-assessment questions to boost self-awareness. Ideal for a one-on-one session with a 5th grade student over 30 minutes under Tier 3 supports.

This lesson is designed for a Pre-K classroom to help children understand and practice effective strategies for managing big feelings while maintaining a safe body. It's crucial for young children to learn how to express emotions in a healthy way, especially for those with ADHD, as it fosters emotional intelligence and self-regulation. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session and includes a lesson plan, script, activity, warm-up, and cool-down.

In this lesson, students will learn about the zones of regulation through a combination of video, discussion, activity, and worksheet. This lesson aims to help students identify and manage their emotions effectively, which is crucial for their social-emotional development and overall well-being.

This lesson is designed for a Pre-K classroom to help children understand and practice effective strategies for managing big feelings while maintaining a safe body. It's crucial for young children to learn how to express emotions in a healthy way, especially for those with ADHD, as it fosters emotional intelligence and self-regulation. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session and includes a lesson plan, script, activity, warm-up, and cool-down.

In this engaging Tier 1 toolkit, 3rd graders will learn to identify and track their daily emotions using the Zones of Regulation framework, build self-awareness, and begin to develop self-regulation strategies. Over a single 35-minute session, students explore feelings, record them on an interactive chart, and reflect on their mood patterns—supporting classroom climate and social-emotional learning.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of self-regulation through a combination of reading, video, and interactive activities. By understanding and practicing self-regulation, students can better manage their emotions and behaviors, leading to improved focus and cooperation in the classroom. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and fostering a positive learning environment.

Mindful Moments is a personalized, 20-minute per session mindfulness protocol designed for a single 7th grade student, focusing on stress reduction, emotional regulation, and improved focus through guided practices. This Tier 3 resource provides a clear plan, slide deck, script, journal prompts, and warm-up to build lifelong self-care skills.

This lesson plan is designed to help elementary teachers facilitate self-regulation in the classroom through engaging activities. By using a combination of video, games, and discussion, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for emotional regulation, promoting a positive and supportive classroom environment.

This lesson serves as a review for 1st graders already familiar with the Zones of Regulation, focusing on developing coping skills associated with each zone. Students will engage in activities and discussions to reinforce their understanding and practice strategies for emotional regulation. The lesson is designed for a 30-minute session with interactive components.

This 8-session individual lesson is designed to help students learn self-regulation techniques to manage their emotions when upset by peers or classroom situations. Each 20-minute session will focus on developing a toolbox of strategies, empowering students to handle challenges with confidence and resilience. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence and improving classroom interactions.

This one-on-one coaching session guides a 5th grade student to build a personalized self-regulation plan with visual supports and coping scripts, empowering greater emotional independence and resilience. This Tier 3 session lasts 40 minutes and equips the student with strategies for sensory regulation and self-monitoring in real-life situations.

In this 3-session course, 6th-8th graders will embark on a journey to understand and master the Zones of Regulation—tools for recognizing and managing emotions. Through interactive activities, worksheets, games, and guided discussions, students will build self-awareness and emotional control skills essential for academic and personal success.

This lesson introduces elementary students to the concept of zones of regulation, helping them understand and manage their emotions effectively. Through a combination of discussion, video, and interactive activities, students will learn to identify different emotional states and appropriate responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills, which are essential for personal and academic success.

In this 20-minute individual intervention, the educator uses a clear, consistent crisis response script to guide a 9th-grade student through self-regulation steps during an emotional crisis. This Tier 3 support ensures clarity, safety, and empowers the student with coping tools for future challenges.

In this 20-minute Tier 1 mini-lesson, 4th graders will learn to name, rate, and begin regulating their emotions by using a calm-down corner called the Inside Out Zone. This builds self-awareness and provides practical tools for emotional regulation.

This lesson introduces 2nd-grade students to the Zones of Regulation framework, helping them categorize and understand their emotions. By learning to identify which zone they are in, students can better manage their emotions and reactions, fostering self-regulation and empathy. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and providing students with tools to navigate their feelings effectively.

This lesson introduces 2nd-grade students to the Zones of Regulation, a framework to help them understand and manage their emotions. Through collaborative learning, students will explore different emotional zones and discuss how they relate to their own feelings. This lesson is important as it equips students with the language and tools to express their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and self-regulation.

This series of lessons is designed to teach self-regulation skills to 4th graders, particularly those with ADHD. Through a sequence of engaging and interactive activities, students will learn to recognize emotions, improve focus, manage impulsivity, and apply self-regulation strategies in daily life. This series is important as it provides a comprehensive approach to developing essential skills that enhance learning and personal growth.

A 10-session, 30-minute individual program to help a 7th grader with a seizure history identify stressors, understand heightened emotions, and practice coping strategies. Tier 3 supports offer personalized tools to build emotional resilience.

This 30-minute individual session helps a 3rd grade student self-regulate by identifying their current Zones of Regulation color and selecting a strategy to move toward the Green Zone, promoting optimal learning. This check-in fosters self-awareness and equips the student with personalized regulation tools.

In this lesson, kindergarten students will explore the concept of zones of regulation and learn coping skills through a fun and interactive approach. The lesson will include a video to introduce coping skills and a worksheet activity to reinforce learning. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand and manage their emotions, promoting emotional regulation and well-being.

This 6-session program is designed for 3rd grade boys to help them regulate emotions, take perspectives, and engage in appropriate social behaviors. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn to identify and practice coping skills, understand others' thoughts and feelings, and recognize expected and unexpected behaviors. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and social skills, empowering students to navigate social situations with confidence and empathy.

In this individual 30-minute session, we'll teach a 7th grader with autism how to manage and replace hitting, spitting, and water-throwing behaviors with positive coping strategies. Through visual social stories, role-play, and self-monitoring tools, students learn to identify triggers, practice self-control techniques, and track progress. This targeted Tier 3 intervention fosters self-regulation and promotes safer social interactions.

In this 15-minute Tier 1 classroom routine, kindergarteners practice identifying and expressing their Zones of Regulation during morning circle. This helps build self-awareness, supports emotional regulation, and equips teachers with real-time data to guide whole-class support.

In this Tier 2 small-group lesson, 3rd graders become 'Zone Detectives' investigating personal and peer sensory/self-regulation zones. Over a 25-minute session, students learn to identify triggers, observe zones, and brainstorm strategies to shift into a calm state—building peer support and practical regulation skills.

This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to calming exercises associated with the green zone of the Zones of Regulation. Through engaging games and activities, students will learn how to identify and maintain a calm and focused state. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-regulation skills, which are crucial for emotional and behavioral health.

This two-session lesson aims to help 6th graders with communication disabilities reduce drama and conflict in the classroom. By focusing on effective communication strategies and empathy, students will learn how to navigate social situations more positively. The lesson includes visual and verbal information to accommodate EL students and those with autism and speech impediments.

This lesson is designed for students who struggle with impulsive behavior and have a hard time following directions. Over the course of five 15-minute sessions, students will learn about the importance of boundaries and effective listening skills. This lesson aims to empower students with the tools they need to improve self-control and enhance their ability to follow directions, which are crucial skills for personal and academic success.

This 50-minute, group-focused lesson equips counselors and interventionists with concrete strategies to recognize trauma signs and apply de-escalation scripts in real time. By the end, participants will have a ready-to-use trauma-informed toolkit for supporting students. Audience: Adult professionals. MTSS Tier: 2. Includes embedded practice and collaborative planning.

A 2-session, individualized 5th-grade special education lesson teaching self-advocacy and coping strategies (deep breathing, asking for breaks) to manage emotional dysregulation. Includes kinesthetic activities, discussion, a video, and a project to reinforce skills.

A class-wide project guide integrating the Zones of Regulation into free-play centers for kindergarten students. Over a series of play-based sessions, students will cycle through sensory stations tied to each zone, building self-awareness and regulation skills in a hands-on, engaging way.

This lesson introduces 2nd-grade students to the Zones of Regulation framework, helping them categorize and understand their emotions. By learning to identify which zone they are in, students can better manage their emotions and reactions, fostering self-regulation and empathy.

This lesson introduces 2nd graders to self-regulation through a fun and engaging video, followed by a simple activity to practice the skills learned. Self-regulation is crucial for young students as it helps them manage their emotions and behaviors, leading to better learning outcomes and social interactions. By incorporating trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson ensures a supportive and safe environment for all students.

This lesson focuses on helping a 3rd grade student with impulsivity learn to regulate their behavior in a classroom setting. Using game-based learning, the lesson includes a scenario-based activity set in a PE context to engage the student actively. This approach is important as it provides a practical and interactive way for the student to understand and practice self-regulation, which is crucial for their social and academic success.

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to self-regulation through a fun and interactive game. The activity is designed to help students understand and practice self-regulation skills, which are crucial for managing emotions and behaviors in a school setting. By engaging in this game, students will learn to identify their emotions, understand triggers, and apply strategies to maintain control, ultimately enhancing their ability to focus and succeed academically.

This lesson introduces 1st grade students to the concept of emotions and the Zones of Regulation. Through a combination of discussion, video, and a worksheet, students will explore different emotions, learn to identify them in themselves and others, and categorize them into zones. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

In this lesson, kindergarten students will learn about self-regulation strategies through a fun and interactive activity. They will listen to a superhero story, watch a short video, participate in a game-based learning activity, and complete an exit ticket to reinforce their understanding. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop essential skills for managing their emotions and behaviors, promoting a positive classroom environment.

In this one-session Pre-K lesson, students become "Emotion Superheroes" by learning simple self-regulation techniques like deep breathing, movement breaks, and calm-down strategies. This lesson builds emotional awareness and helps young learners manage big feelings in the classroom—and beyond. (Audience: Pre-K, Tier 1, Duration: 30 minutes)

In this 30-minute, one-on-one Tier 3 session for a 7th grader with autism and trauma, students will learn why throwing desks and chairs is unsafe and alternative ways to express big emotions. This lesson builds self-awareness, emotional regulation, and classroom safety skills.

In this engaging 10-minute lesson for second graders, students will learn to navigate small problem-solving scenarios that often arise during unstructured times like lunch, recess, and free choice. By using 'I-messages,' students will gain a valuable communication tool to express their feelings and resolve conflicts effectively. This lesson empowers young learners to become confident problem-solvers in everyday situations.

In this engaging 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson, 7th graders with ADHD learn practical self-regulation skills to manage classroom outbursts. Through interactive activities and a fun game, students will build strategies for recognizing triggers, practicing calming techniques, and reflecting on progress. This lesson empowers students to take control of their emotions and behavior, fostering a more focused, supportive classroom environment.

A 20-session, 5-minute Tier 3 individual program for a 3rd grader with autism to learn how to choose and use sensory diet activities for self-regulation. This lesson supports sensory-seeking and sensory-avoiding needs through targeted practice, helping the student increase independence and self-awareness.

This lesson focuses on helping a 3rd grade student identify and understand different emotions using the Zones of Regulation framework. Through a combination of personalized activities, video content, and one-on-one discussion, the student will explore how emotions affect their behavior and learn strategies to manage them. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills, which are foundational for effective communication and self-regulation.

A 20-session, 5-minute Tier 3 individual program for a 3rd grader with autism to learn how to choose and use sensory diet activities for self-regulation. This lesson supports sensory-seeking and sensory-avoiding needs through targeted practice, helping the student increase independence and self-awareness.

This one-session 45-minute lesson for early learners introduces using colors as a self-regulation tool through interactive storytelling, art, and discussion. It builds emotional literacy by helping students identify and express feelings, fostering calm and focus in the classroom.

A focused 20-minute personalized counseling session for a kindergarten student to assess calming strategies, practice new techniques, and develop an individualized coping plan. This Tier 3 intervention strengthens self-regulation skills with immediate feedback and clear expectations.

This lesson is designed for a 20-year-old intellectually disabled male who struggles with identifying and regulating his emotions. The goal is to help him recognize his emotional triggers and develop strategies to manage them effectively, reducing incidents of eloping and yelling. This individual lesson will be conducted in a single 30-minute session, focusing on personalized strategies and understanding.

This series of 10 counseling sessions for 1st-grade students focuses on implementing self-regulation strategies to manage frustration and negative emotions. Each session builds on the previous one, reinforcing emotional intelligence and social skills, helping students navigate their feelings and interactions more effectively. Designed for a Tier 1 classroom setting, each session lasts 30 minutes.

In this engaging 30-minute session, 4th graders will learn self-regulation strategies to manage emotions and stay focused. Through a collaborative game and targeted worksheet activities, students will practice deep breathing, goal-setting, and self-monitoring. This group-tier lesson builds essential life skills for academic success and emotional well-being.

A multi-part 20-minute script and discussion tool that helps 7th grade students cultivate an internal supportive dialogue to manage stress and challenges. This Tier 3 individual lesson on CASEL Self-Management empowers students to become their own coaches through guided frameworks and reflective practices.

A 10-session, 30-minute individual Tier 3 support program for a 7th grader with a seizure history. Students will learn to identify personal stressors, understand emotional and physical reactions, and practice evidence-based coping strategies to build resilience and reduce stress.

A 10-session, 30-minute individual Tier 3 support program for a 7th grader with a seizure history. Students will learn to identify personal stressors, understand emotional and physical reactions, and practice evidence-based coping strategies to build resilience and reduce stress.

A 10-session, 30-minute individual Tier 3 support program for a 7th grader with a seizure history. Students will learn to identify personal stressors, understand emotional and physical reactions, and practice evidence-based coping strategies to build resilience and reduce stress.