Learning the Green Zone | Zones of Regulation Explained | Episode 5

💚 What Is the Green Zone?

Helping Students (and Teachers!) Understand the Green Zone and Why It’s So Important

Hello friend!

Have you ever had a day where you felt calm, ready, and able to handle whatever comes your way?

That’s what it means to be in the Green Zone.

Welcome to learning about the ZONES of REGULATION - in this video, we are going to DEEP DIVE Into the green  ZONE!

💬 What Is the Green Zone?

The Green Zone means your body and brain are feeling:

• Calm

• Focused

• Ready to learn

• Happy

• Flexible and open

When you’re in the Green Zone, you’re in a great place to solve problems, make good choices, and connect with others.

🧠 Green Zone = Growth Mindset and Flexibility

Being in the Green Zone helps you think, “I can try this!” instead of “I can’t.”

It means you’re open to learning from mistakes and willing to try new things. That’s called a growth mindset.

🌟 Why Being in the Green Zone Matters

When you stay calm and flexible, people think highly of you.

You make friends more easily because others like being around someone who listens and stays steady.

Teachers and coaches notice you, and you get invited to more games, activities, and fun!

🎯 How to Stay in the Green Zone

Here are some things you can do to stay calm and ready:

• Take deep breaths

• Ask for help when you’re stuck

• Use positive self-talk like “I can do this!”

• Stay curious and open to new ideas

👫 Teachers: Supporting Green Zone Skills

Help students build these skills by:

• Encouraging a growth mindset

• Praising effort over perfection

• Modeling calm problem-solving

• Providing routines and predictable environments

💡 Final Thought

The Green Zone is your “ready to grow” place — where your brain and heart work together to help you learn, make friends, and feel great.

When you practice being in the Green Zone, you’re building skills that will help you for your whole life.