Wellbeing 

Zones of Regulation 

We are continuing to learn about regulation tools as students begin building their own Zones Toolbox. We are learning the importance of reflecting on, or thinking carefully about, the effects of a tool on our body signals, and how we feel after using it. This helps us decide if it will help us to regulate one or more of our Zones.

TYPES OF TOOLS

Tools of the Week are divided into the following types, or categories, of tools:

• Sensory and Movement Tools: Help us to engage and regulate through our senses.
• Mindfulness Tools: Help us bring awareness to our mind and body in the present moment.
• Connection Tools: Help us build and access healthy relationships with others to support regulation.
• Thinking and Planning Tools: Help us use higher level thinking and problem-solving to regulate.

We introduced a Tool of the Week to explore new tools we might add to our toolbox. Below are some examples of Tools that you may like to discuss and practise with your child.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Regulating our Zones in the moment can be challenging. Having our custom toolbox to

remind us of our go-to regulation tools that we find helpful can make using them easier. We encourage you to build, reflect on, and share tools from your own Zones Toolbox. This provides a healthy example, and shows that everyone works on regulation.