Getting Back to Green  

 
Fill in the blanks with the words: ​red​, ​yellow​, ​green​ or​ blue.  
 
1. My face is red, and I am stomping loudly. I am so angry I could throw 

things! This is me in the _______________ zone.  

2. This morning, I read my book quietly. I was in the ______________ zone.  

3. It’s recess time and I’m jumping with excitement. I am in the 

_______________ zone.  

4. It’s almost bedtime, and I begin to yawn. I am in the _______________ zone.  

 

When we are in the green zone, we are calm, ready to go and learn, happy and proud. 

Write down 3 ways we can get back to the green zone when we are angry, or out of 

control: 

1. Example:​ I can go sit in a quiet corner to calm down. 

2. ________________________________________________________________________

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3. ________________________________________________________________________

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4. ________________________________________________________________________

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