Lesson Plan
Zone Adventure Overview
Students will identify and label their emotions using the Zones of Regulation framework through hands-on, color-coded activities and practice basic self-regulation strategies.
This lesson builds early emotional self-awareness and regulation skills, laying the foundation for healthy social-emotional learning and supportive classroom interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Zone Adventure Kickoff
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Your Zones
10 minutes
Step 3
Zone Sorting Station
10 minutes
Step 4
Mood Matching Memory
10 minutes
Step 5
Calm Down Corner Reflection
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Colorful Emotion Map
Blue Zone
Green Zone
Yellow Zone
Red Zone
How Are You Feeling?

Activity


Game


Cool Down

