We have introduced a new aspect to support our children regulate themselves and maintain a positive behaviour mindset.

All children have been introduced to the different Zones – Red, Blue, Green and Yellow.

The different zones are linked to different feelings and states of regulation of dysregulation.

Here are the words we are using to describe the feelings in each zones.

               Blue Zone                            Green Zone                         Yellow Zone                            Red Zone

                        

The children are aware of these words and what they mean linked to the zone. It would be great for parents to start to use these words and language at home to support children.

We have a 'Zones of Regulation Area' in our classroom. This is a place which children can use to regulate themselves using the resources available as well as the learnt strategies. We will be exploring the different zones and strategies that can be used throughout the year,

Each child has a lollipop stick with their name on which they can use to indicate which zone that they feel that they are in. This helps the child consider how they are feeling and use strategies with an aim to move to the green zone.