Welcome to the OT Cutler School Parent Blog.
We are continuing with our discussion about the Zones of
Regulation tools (strategies) for big emotions.
In the Yellow Zone
you have some loss of control, but you can generally get it back. In the Yellow Zone you may have frustration,
anxiety, jealousness, grouchiness, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness.
Yellow Zone tools help us to calm down to get back to the Green Zone to be
ready to participate. Many of the tools
the students use in school they can use at home. Some examples of school tools that
students use in the Yellow Zone are listed below.
School
Yellow Zone Tools:
Take a break (rest and return area)
Deep breaths (3-5)
Read
Drink water
Use a fidget
Shark Fin
Ask for help (Use your words)
Positive self-talk
Have a snack
Gum
Take a walk
Work in a quiet space
Use noise cancellation headphones
Use stand desk
Use seat air cushion
Use a weighted lap pad
The next blog will focus Blue Zone Tools (strategies) that
can be used at home and school. If you
have any questions about Zones of Regulation curriculum, please feel free to
contact Mrs. Perkus at Cutler School at n.perkus@hwschools.net.
