All The Zones Are Okay

In Concept 3 (C3), we build upon the understanding of the four Zones of Regulation to learn that all the Zones–and all our feelings–are okay. The instructional activities are designed to build an acceptance of our wide range of feelings and Zones, and an awareness of how these will change as we experience different situations. We build the foundation for social awareness and perspective-taking by exploring how people experience a variety of feelings and views within a situation. As a Zones leader, acknowledge, accept, and support learners’ feelings in all Zones without valuing one Zone over another. This is essential to building the Zones Climate. For example, do not make anyone feel as if the Green Zone is the expectation or superior, or that the Red Zone is bad or wrong. To support learners in developing an awareness of a full range of feelings and differing perspectives, make sure to model and share appropriate situations when you are in the Blue, Yellow, and Red Zones. This will help to normalize that All the Zones Are Okay.