Wellbeing at SEPS

What are the Zones of Regulation?

At Sandy East, students are learning about The Zones of Regulation. These zones categorise emotions and states of alertness into four coloured zones. Each one helps children recognise how they are feeling (not just emotionally, but physically) and provides strategies to manage their emotions and behaviours.

How It Helps

• Self-Awareness: Children learn to identify their feelings and understand how different situations impact their emotions.
• Self-Regulation: Children are equipped with strategies to manage their emotions and behaviors effectively.
• Communication: The zones provide a common language for children and adults to discuss emotions and coping strategies.

Tips for Home

1. Modelling: Show your child how you use strategies to manage your own emotions.
2. Practice: Regularly practice the strategies when your child is calm so they are easier to use in stressful situations.
3. Consistent Language: Use the zones language at home to reinforce what they are learning at school.
4. Positive Reinforcement: Praise your child when they use strategies effectively.

The Zones of Regulation is a powerful tool that can help children better understand and manage their emotions. By using this framework, parents can support their child's emotional development and contribute to a more harmonious home environment.

For more information, please visit: https://zonesofregulation.com/how-it-works/