Staff meeting used to introduce Zones of Regulation created by a SENDCO and Inclusion Coordinator of a Multi-Academy Trust.

I have used this PowerPoint multiple times to introduce the Zones of Regulation to head teachers, class teachers and teaching assistants. I’ve received great feedback for this and all teachers have been inspired to create their own classroom displays.

Staff meeting Powerpoint includes:

• Story/history/research behind the Zones of Regulation
• Explanation of the Zones of Regulation
• Definition of self-regulation
• Poster including/explaining the four Zones
• Blue Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
• Green Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
• Yellow Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
• Red Zone introduction: Typical emotions felt in this Zone and possible body signals
• Slide explaining how each slide links to the road signs (a good visual)
• Many activities which can be used to help children identify an emotion they’re feeling and what Zone they’re in (Includes sorting, bingo, video links where Disney films etc demonstrate the Zones, linking experiences to Zones)
• Examples of classroom resources to introduce/use the Zones
• Many activities where children will be able to learn strategies to move from one Zone to another to help support regulation (toolbox, tools worksheet, sensory activities)
• Blue Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
• Green Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
• Yellow Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
• Red Zone toolbox slides: What we need to do once we’re in this Zone and 2 differentiated toolboxes sharing tools for this coloured Zone
• Examples of classroom displays sharing the Zones of Regulation
• Conclusion slide offering an opportunity for questions