We learned the difference between expected and unexpected behavior and practiced identifying behaviors as expected or unexpected.When we talk about expected and unexpected behaviors, we are not talking about whether we think a behavior will likely happen or not. Instead, we are talking about the effect the behavior will have on others. If the behavior will likely result in other people feel good or comfortable, we call the behavior an EXPECTED behavior. If the behavior will likely result in other people feeling uncomfortable or upset, we call it an UNEXPECTED behavior. Expected behaviors help us to be successful at school and make friends. Unexpected behaviors can get us into trouble at school and make other people less likely to want to be our friend. If we have done a lot of unexpected behaviors in the past, we can start doing more expected behaviors from now on, and this will likely result in more positive experiences at school and with peers. We learned what the Zones of Regulation are and how they can help us.The Zones of Regulation is a framework created by Leah Kuypers to help children easily identify and regulate their emotions. The GREEN ZONE is when you are calm, in control, and ready to learn. The BLUE ZONE is when you are moving slowly, such as when you are sad or tired. The YELLOW ZONE is when you are starting to lose some control, such as feeling anxious or wiggly. The RED ZONE is when you are out of control, such as being angry or terrified. By learning about the Zones, we can identify our emotional state and learn strategies calm down or cheer up as needed. We can also learn to recognize which zone other people are in, helping us to interact in helpful ways.
We learned about what emotions are and how to notice our emotions.
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May 2021
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