A bundle of free zones of regulation printables that you can download and use as a supplement to the Zones of Regulation curriculum.
Coaching parents and educators on disarming communication and social-emotional regulation to support the brain and growing children.
These Zones of Regulation activities and strategies are beneficial to kids struggling with self-regulation and emotional control through coping strategies.
This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
12 interactive and fun games to teach self-control and build self-regulation skills for kids and teens. Strong skills for self-control are the foundation for success in and outside of the classroom.
"Research has shown that the ability to self-regulate is essential to the development of learning skills and work habits (Baumeister & Vohs, 2011), which are critically important to student success throughout the grades." We have been using the 'Zones of Regulation' as a way to support our students with their self-regulation. We hope to give our learners a good start on their journey to self-regulation. Ontario Kindergarten curriculum has now created 'Self-regulation and Well-being' as one of the main 4 focuses of the program. The curriculum document tells us, "Dr. Stuart Shanker (2013b, p. xiii) identifies the following as six critical elements required for “optimal self-regulation”: when one is feeling calmly focused and alert, the ability to know that one is calm and alert when one is stressed, the ability to recognize what is causing that stress the ability to recognize stressors both within and outside the classroom the desire to deal with those stressors the ability to develop strategies for dealing with those stressors the ability to recover efficiently and effectively from dealing with those stressors" We began our learning by investigating feelings and emotions. We did many activities and spent a couple weeks exploring and learning. We began to slowly introduce the Zones of Regulation to our learners. You can get a copy of the book here. [We did not follow the exact program of the book, but rather used it as inspiration for our own version]. We connected our learning about feelings to the colours of the Zones of Regulation. We then explored each zone in more detail. We used the framework 'looks like, sounds like, feels like" to help our learners use their own experience and to get a full understanding of each zone. We added this work to the wall in our 'Self-Regulation centre' in our classroom. We added photos of our learners demonstrating some of the behaviours and facial expressions you might see for each zone and added those to our wall. Recognizing what Zone they are in and others are in takes some learning. We have been reading a variety of books and discussing what zone we think the characters are in and why. Some of the books we've read are: Since the 'Green Zone' is the zone where we are optimally regulated, we want to support our learners in working to get themselves back to the green zone, should they find themselves in another zone. As a group, they came up with the following list: We have been doing a lot of "noticing and naming" the emotions our learners show throughout the day and then naming the zone they are in. For example, "I see your fists are clenched and you're frowning. I see you're angry and in the Red Zone." We are beginning to work on implementing strategies for our learners to down-regulate (from the Yellow or Red Zone) or up-regulate (from the Blue Zone). Our 'Zones Check-In'. This allows learners to take ownership and to visually see whether they need to up or down regulate. Right now, we give them a strategy we feel will work best (unless they tell us what they need) and are working towards our learners doing this independently. Some strategies we're using: Self-Regulation Centre- we have placed fidget toys and books here for learners to help down-regulate. Yoga- both individually and whole group. Our Yoga centre in the classroom Cosmic Kids Yoga (click for link) Take 5 Breathing- independently or collectively. We (educators and students) are continuing on our learning journey about the Zones of Regulation and ways we can ensure we're regulated (Green Zone) throughout the day. We will continue building independence when up- and down-regulating. We hope you will continue to support the Zones of Regulation at home. If you have any questions, please let us know.
How can you support the development of self-regulation in kids? This huge resource is full of self-regulation games, information, books, and more!
Make your own set of amigurumi emotions, inspired by Pixar's movie, Inside Out. Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Fear. Teach self-regulation to children.
Discover over 45 vestibular activities that can calm, regulate, and improve attention in your child. Plus, get vestibular exercises for...
Learn how to teach children self-control the right way with this collection of fun yet powerful self-regulation strategies and activities for kids!
This list of 119 emotional self-regulation strategies and co-regulation strategies will help you teach your child to manage their emotions and stay calm.
Does your child need deep pressure therapy? Deep pressure stimulation can be done at home with these fun and easy 11 activities!
Learn 3 simple and clear steps to teaching kids how to emotionally regulate from a pediatric occupational therapist and mom of 3.
Teach your kids how to calm down on their own with these simple tips and activities on self regulation and emotional regulation. Raise happy and emotionally intelligent kids with these positive parenting tips.
This resource covers information on the proprioceptive sense and includes proprioception sensory activities for kids.
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10 Fun Games to Teach Kids Self Regulation and Impulse Control. Help kids strengthen their own self regulation and have better impulse control through play.
Discover over 45 vestibular activities that can calm, regulate, and improve attention in your child. Plus, get vestibular exercises for...
Emotional regulation is not something we are born with. Here is why it is important, how it's developed and how children can learn it.
10 Fun Games to Teach Kids Self Regulation and Impulse Control. Help kids strengthen their own self regulation and have better impulse control through play.
feature art Emotion Sensation Wheel: A new kind of feeling wheel. A therapist-designed resource designed to help make connections between our brains and bodies. Unlike a traditional feelings wheel (first published in 1982 by Gloria
If you're looking for interoception activities for kids to improve internal body awareness and self-regulation, these ideas will inspire you!
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) introduces various techniques that clients can use to cope with their emotions and prevent themselves from engaging in problematic behaviors. These techniques include mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. The DBT Cheat Sheet handout serves as a quick reference that compiles many key DBT strategies clients can implement in challenging situations. For example, during a crisis, they may benefit from self-soothing with their six senses, which can be found on the handout under “distress tolerance.” Skills described in the DBT cheat sheet can support kids in improving emotional regulation, and developing healthier interpersonal relationships. Teachers can print multiple copies of this handout and introduce DBT concepts as part of social-emotional learning (SEL). We also recommend explaining or demonstrating how each technique may be applied in real-life scenarios. This cheat sheet is included in our DBT Coping Skills handout bundle, which provides 1-page reference guides to each of the main DBT skills modules. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Zapolski, C. B., & Smith, G. T. (2017). Pilot study: Implementing a brief DBT skills program in schools to reduce health risk behaviors among early adolescents. The Journal of School Nursing : The Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses, 33(3), 198. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840516673188 Chapman, A. L. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Current Indications and Unique Elements. Psychiatry (Edgmont), 3(9), 62-68. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2963469/
Over the past few years, I’ve heard the same question come up over and over – “how do we help our middle and high school students self-regulate?” This blog helps to answer that question with several strategies.
These 17 games practice impulse control, paying attention, listening and following directions. Students focus on having to pay close attention to expectations, and override urges in order to make the most appropriate choice about their actions. Games can be conducted with small or large groups, requ...
Every cell in the body depends on thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism. So if your thyroid is sick, your entire body will suffer. Learn about the 7 foods that are detrimental to your thyroid and the science behind WHY they're causing thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism.
Being able to de-escalate and defuse situations with kids and young adults is an extremely helpful skill. Kids and young adults who become emotionally overwhelmed or irritated in a situation may begin to express their emotions in challenging ways. Some examples of these behaviors might include aggre
Download FREE printable Zones of Regulation (inspired) worksheets. And learn how to use them in a neurodiversity-inclusive way.
