Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation are used throughout our school and in particular in our Wellbeing Space these are a visual tool that sorts emotions, energy levels, and body signals into four distinct color-coded zones to help children and learners build emotional literacy and self-regulation.

The Four Colour Zones

• Blue Zone (Low Energy): Represents low states of alertness.
• Feelings: Sad, tired, bored, sick, or moving slowly.
• Strategies: Talk to someone, stretch, take a brain break, or go for a walk.
• Green Zone (Optimal Learning): Represents the ideal, calm state of alertness and control.
• Feelings: Happy, calm, focused, content, and ready to learn.
• Goal: Recognizing and maintaining what keeps a person in this positive state.
• Yellow Zone (High Energy / Caution): Represents a heightened state of alertness or rising frustration.
• Feelings: Nervous, anxious, concerned, silly, excited, stressed, or frustrated.
• Strategies: Count to 20, take deep breaths, squeeze a fidget or soft item, or draw a picture.
• Red Zone (Unregulated): Represents intense, overwhelming emotions and a loss of control.
• Feelings: Angry, panicked, terrified, explosive, or out of control.
• Strategies: Stop what you are doing, find a safe space, take a break, and ask for help.