Feeling Friends Social Story My Zones
A Social Story
My feelings are like a Stoplight that helps me know how I feel.
😊
Green
😢
Blue
😨
Yellow
😡
Red
"I can point to my zone to show how I feel."
Green Zone
I am Calm
When I play with my toys, I am in the Green Zone.
What can I do?
I point to Green to share my joy!
😊
😢
Blue Zone
I am Sad
When I am tired or sad, I am in the Blue Zone.
What can I do?
I point to Blue and my teacher can help.
Yellow Zone
I am Wiggly
When things are loud, I am in the Yellow Zone.
What can I do?
I point to Yellow and take a breath.
😨
😡
Red Zone
I am Mad
When I am very angry, I am in the Red Zone.
What can I do?
I point to Red and go to a safe spot.
Feelings Finder Board Name:
My Zone Finder
How am I doing?
Point to a zone to show your teacher
😊 Green
😢 Blue
😨 Yellow
😡 Red
Keep this board on the student's desk for consistent daily communication.
Feeling Friends Teacher Guide Feeling Friends Guide
Tier 3 Support: Zones of Regulation Alignment
Instructional Objective
By the end of this intervention, the student will independently point to the corresponding Zone color (Green, Blue, Yellow, or Red) on a communication board to express their internal state during 4 out of 5 observed emotional opportunities.
Zones Prompting Hierarchy
1
Visual Cue
Present the Feelings Finder Board . Wait 10 seconds for the student to scan and point.
2
Gestural/Color Cue
Point to the section of the board that matches their state (e.g., "You look like you are in the Blue Zone").
3
Physical Prompt
Use hand-over-hand guidance to touch the color zone, then provide the functional reinforcement (e.g., break, sensory toy).
Zones Implementation
Check-In Rituals
Morning Meeting: Ask the student "What zone are you in?" and model pointing to Green to start the day.
Co-Regulation
During "Red Zone" moments, stay calm. Use the board as a bridge to communication once the student begins to de-escalate.
Zones Success Log
Date Zone Identified Prompt Level Notes
Pocket Pals Cards Cut along the thick gray lines
😊 Green
😢 Blue
😨 Yellow
😡 Red
😐 Ready
Help
Card Assembly
1
Print this document in Color on Cardstock.
2
Cut each card out along the gray border lines.
3
Laminate each individual card for daily classroom use.
4
Punch a hole in the circle and secure with a metal binder ring.
"These cards allow the student to communicate their zone anywhere in the school building."