Zones of Regulation: A curriculum designed to teach children self-regulation skills by categorizing emotions and states of alertness into four coloured zones.
Blue Zone: Low states of alertness (e.g., sad, tired, sick).
Green Zone: Optimal learning state (e.g., calm, happy, focused).
Yellow Zone: Elevated states of alertness (e.g., excited, anxious, nervous).
Red Zone: Extremely heightened states of alertness (e.g., anger, terror, elation).
Classroom Integration
Teachers will incorporate Zones of Regulation lessons into the curriculum.
Visual aids (e.g., posters, charts) depicting the zones will be displayed in classrooms.
Teachers will use the language of the zones in daily interactions to help children identify their current zone and appropriate strategies for regulation.
Children will work to understand their triggers and what strategies they need to use to regulate their emotions.
School-wide Practices
Common areas will have visual aids to reinforce the zones.
Regular school-wide worships and activities will highlight the importance of self-regulation and emotional intelligence.
Children Support
Individualized support plans called toolboxes will be developed for children who require additional assistance with self-regulation.
The class teacher will be available to work with children on developing self-regulation strategies.
Parents will be informed about the Zones of Regulation and provided with resources to support their children at home.
