Emotion Zones
Emotional Regulation
😊 Emotional Regulation
Free
Group feelings into color zones so your child can share where they are.
Suggested use: Point to the color that matches how you feel.
Preview
My zones — color each circle
GREEN — ready
BLUE — low
YELLOW — careful
RED — big feelings
| Zone | Feels like |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Green — Ready | Calm, focused, ready to learn |
| 🔵 Blue — Low | Tired, sad, quiet, slow |
| 🟡 Yellow — Careful | Wiggly, silly, worried, frustrated |
| 🔴 Red — Big feelings | Angry, scared, out of control |
🟢 Green — I feel ready. Keep going.
Calm body
Read together
Color
🔵 Blue — I feel low. Rest and refill.
Slow body
Hug a toy
Drink water
🟡 Yellow — I feel wiggly. Slow down.
Wiggly body
Deep breaths
Use a fidget
🔴 Red — Big feelings. Get safe and calm.
Big body
Quiet corner
Ask for a hug
For the adult
- Every zone is okay. The goal is noticing, not staying green.
- Point to a circle to show your own zone first, then ask about theirs.
- Practice the calming pictures while your child is calm.