Tools to Support
Regulation Activities to support when in the Red Zone may include:
- Movement
- Heavy work
- Running, walking
- Deep breaths
- Listening to music
- Talking to someone
Regulation Activities to support when in the Yellow Zone may include:
- Stretching
- Yoga
- Enjoy nature
- Drink a glass of water
- Listen to music
- Write in a journal
Regulation Activities to support when in the Green Zone may include:
- Write in a journal
- List out accomplishments
- Help someone
- Reach out to a friend
Note that when in the Green Zone according the the Zones of Regulation framework, that it’s not the end goal. This is a level of feelings that all may experience at one time or another, but it’s not necessarily considered “good” vs. “bad” when experiencing other feelings.
Regulation Activities to support when in the Blue Zone may include:
- Talk to someone
- Rest
- Build a puzzle
- Read a book
- Colour or draw
- Think about positive mindset strategies
Not all activities/strategies work for everyone. It's important to find our own tools and things that work for us as individuals.
Try some out and see how you get on!
More information can be found on the following websites:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities/
www.weareteachers.com/zones-of-regulation-activities
The Zones of Regulation - An Overview of The Zones for Parents (hes-extraordinary.com)