Zones of Regulation
The Zones of Regulation is an approach used to support children in identifying and managing emotions. It organises feelings, states of alertness and energy levels into four coloured zones- blue, green, yellow and red. The simple, common language and visual structure of The Zones of Regulation helps make them easier to talk about, think about and regulate. Children learn to regulate their Zones to meet their goals and task demands, as well as support their overall wellbeing.
Blue Zone: The Blue Zone portrays down feelings and low energy levels such as when someone feels bored, sad, tired, or unwell.
Green Zone: The Green Zone depicts calmness and the feeling of being in control. A person in the green zone may be described as content, focused or happy.
Yellow Zone: The Yellow Zone describes a person with additional levels of energy and elevated emotions, but remains in control. An individual may be facing nervousness, wiggles, silliness, excitement, anxiety, frustration or stress.
Red Zone: The Red Zone demonstrates strong emotions and extraordinarily high energy. A person is said to be in the red zone when they are feeling angry, elated, terrified, out of control, devastated or enraged.