Self-regulation in Grades 3 - 5

In Grades 3 - 5 students have been learning about the Zones of Regulation and how tuning into our own emotions, how our body feels and our amount of energy can help us to self-regulate.

• I know that all feelings are okay and they often change.

• My body and face give clues to how I’m feeling.

• It’s important to be in control and recognize when I’m not doing what’s expected.

• Others around us have thoughts and feelings about us when we are out of control or doing the unexpected.

• I have strategies to bring me back to the green zone to do my best learning and get along with others!

Students also tuned into their "triggers"; events or situations that often activate their own strong emotions. From "being hungry" to "something being unfair," students did some wonderful self-reflection to help them plan strategies for their triggers.