Yellow Zone Tools

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.