Zone Master Role Play Scripts Feeling Navigators
Mission: Identify the Zone & Take Action
Zone Check-In
Navigator Role Play Mission
In these missions, you will act out different feelings. Your goal is to identify which Zone the character is in and practice what they should do next. Pay close attention to the Yellow Zone missionâit's time to use your Break Card!
Mission 1: The Morning Slump
Blue Zone
Scene: Sam is sitting at their desk with their head down. The teacher is starting the lesson.
Sam: (Yawning) I feel so sleepy... I didn't sleep well last night. Everything feels like too much work.
Friend: Hey Sam, do you want to play at recess? You look like you're in a fog.
Sam: (Sighing) I don't know. I'm just tired and bored. I don't have any energy today.
Mission 2: Math Mastery
Green Zone
Scene: Leo just finished a hard math problem. They have a small smile on their face.
Leo: (Taking a deep breath) Finally! I figured it out. I feel really focused today.
Teacher: Great job sticking with it, Leo! You look ready for the next challenge.
Leo: Thanks! I'm happy and ready to keep working. This feels good.
Mission 3: The Wiggle Problem
Yellow Zone
Scene: Maya is trying to read, but the person next to her is tapping their pencil. Maya's face is scrunched up.
Maya: (Tapping foot quickly) Ugh, that tapping noise is so annoying! I can't think. I feel like my brain is starting to buzz.
Friend: (Silly voice) Check out my pencil drum solo! Tap-tap-tap!
Maya: Stop it! I'm getting really frustrated. I feel like I might shout soon. Wait... I'm in the Yellow Zone.
Take Action!
Maya: I need a reset before I lose my cool. (Maya holds up her Break Card and walks calmly to the break area).
Mission 4: The Game Over
Red Zone
Scene: Jamie just lost a game of tag. They are breathing hard and their face is red.
Jamie: THAT'S NOT FAIR! YOU CHEATED! (Stamping feet) I'M NOT PLAYING ANYMORE!
Other Student: Jamie, it's just a game. Calm down!
Jamie: NO! I'M SO ANGRY! (Jamie is shouting and out of control).
Zone Navigator Slides Challenge ðīðððĄ ðīðððĄ ðīð
ðī
ð
ð
ðĄ
Picture It!
The Zone Navigation Challenge
The Rules
1
I will show you a picture of a feeling.
2
Look at the face and the body. What is it telling you?
3
Call out the ZONE : Blue, Green, Yellow, or Red!
4
If it's Yellow, remember the Break Card !
Picture #1
ðī
I'm Bored...
Zone: BLUE
Picture #2
ðĪ
I'm Focused!
Zone: GREEN
Picture #3
ðĪŊ
I'm Frustrated!
Zone: YELLOW
Yellow Zone Action
Use Break Card
"Slow Down and Reset!"
Picture #4
ðĪ
I'M ANGRY!
Zone: RED
Rapid Fire!
ðĪ
Sick
ð
Happy
ð
Worried
Zone Masters!
You are now ready to navigate your feelings! Remember to look for the "pictures" your body and face are making.
Zone Explorer Worksheet Zone Detective
Find the Feeling & Choose the Zone
NAME: ____________________________________
DATE: ____________________________________
The Zone Challenge
Look at the "pictures" below. Circle the correct Zone for each feeling.
ðĨą
"I'm feeling bored and sleepy."
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
ðĪŊ
"Everything is frustrating!"
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
ð
"I am focused and calm."
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
ðĪŽ
"I AM OUT OF CONTROL!"
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
ð
Yellow Zone Rescue!
If you see a picture of yourself feeling frustrated, wiggly, or worried... you are in the Yellow Zone .
What is your mission? Use your Break Card!
Design Your Official Break Card
I NEED A BREAK
Yellow Zone Reset
1. Where is my "Chill Spot"?
2. What do I do at my Chill Spot?
Zone Navigator Flash Cards Teacher Tool: Zone Flash Cards
Cut along the dotted lines. Use these cards for a class-wide "Identify the Zone" game.
Card 1
ðĨą
Feeling: Bored
Which Zone?
Card 2
ðĪ
Feeling: Focused
Which Zone?
Card 3
ðĪŊ
Feeling: Frustrated
Which Zone?
Card 4
ðĪ
Feeling: Angry
Which Zone?
Zone Navigator Slides Challenge 2.0 ðĪ ð ð
Picture Challenge
Zone Navigator Mission
How to Play
1
Look at the Photo of the character.
2
Identify the Feeling on their face.
3
Tell me which ZONE they are in!
!
If it's Yellow , show me the action!
ðī
"I feel tired..."
What Zone?
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
ð
"I am calm."
What Zone?
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
ð
"I'm worried!"
What Zone?
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
YELLOW ZONE MISSION
!
Use Break Card
When you feel like that picture...
Show your teacher your card and walk calmly to your reset spot.
ðĄ
"OUT OF CONTROL!"
What Zone?
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
ð
"I'm feeling silly!"
Is this...
YELLOW ZONE
GREEN ZONE
High energy = Yellow Zone!
Rapid Fire Gallery
ðĪ
Sick
ð
Calm
ðĪĐ
Excited
You are Zone Navigator Masters!
Zone Navigator Anchor Chart Zone Navigators
Daily Anchor Chart
ðī
Blue Zone
Low Energy
Sad Bored Tired Sick
ð
Green Zone
Good Energy
Happy Calm Focused Ready
ð
Yellow Zone
High Energy
Frustrated Worried Silly Excited
Use Your Break Card!
ðĄ
Red Zone
Extreme Energy
Angry Yelling Out of Control
Check your Zone! How is your engine running today?
Zone Picture Sort Activity Zone Picture Sort
Detective Mission: Sort the Photos
NAME: ____________________________________
Instructions: 1. Cut out the emoji "photos" from the bottom. 2. Glue them into the correct Zone box.
Blue Zone
Slow Energy
Green Zone
Good Energy
Yellow Zone
Higher Energy
Use Break Card
Red Zone
Extreme Energy
Cut Along This Line
ðī
"Tired"
ð
"Happy"
ðĪŊ
"Frustrated"
ðĄ
"Angry"
ðĪ
"Sick"
ðĪ
"Focused"
ð
"Worried"
ðĪ
"Out of Control"
Mechanic Manual Slides ðïļ ð§
Fix-It Shop
BEING A ZONE MECHANIC
Our Internal Car
Our bodies are like toy cars.
We use tools to help our car run just right!
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ð
ðĪŠ
ðĄ
ðĒ
Blue: Too Slow
ðī
I feel tired or sad
Fix-It Tools:
â
Green: Just Right
ð
I am ready to learn
Stay Tools:
â ïļ
Yellow: Too Fast
ðĩâðŦ
I feel silly or wiggly
Fix-It Tools:
ðŦ 3 Breaths
ð Short Break
ðĻ
Red: Stop Now
ðĄ
I am very angry
Fix-It Tools:
ð§ Quiet Spot
ð Ask Teacher
What Fix-It Tool?
ðĨą
I'm Sleepy
ð STRETCH ARMS
ð§ QUIET SPOT
Engine Tune Up Worksheet Fix-It Shop
Mechanic's Daily Log
Mechanic:
Date:
1 What tool do they need?
ðĨą
Needs a fix:
ðĪŠ
Needs a fix:
ð STRETCH
ðŦ BREATHES
ð§ QUIET SPOT
2 My Favorite Tools
Draw one tool for each zone:
Slow Tool
Ready Tool
Fast Tool
Stop Tool
Master Mechanic Gear
Toolbox Reference Sheet Trimmed Fix-It Tools
Mechanic's Reference Guide
Slow Down
ðĒ
ð STRETCH
ð§ WATER
Ready!
ðïļ
ð LISTEN
ð KIND
Fast!
ðĩâðŦ
ðŽïļ BREATHE
ð BREAK
Stop!
ðĻ
ð§ QUIET
ð HELP
YOU ARE THE BOSS OF YOUR GEARS!
Shop Manual Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Shop Manual
1st Grade: Zone Mechanics
Pacing 40 MIN
Objective
Students use a "Fix-It Shop" metaphor to identify internal "engine speeds" (Zones) and select physical tools to regulate their energy levels.
Parts Needed
âĒ Fix-It Shop Slides (V2)
âĒ Daily Log Worksheet (V2)
âĒ Visual Poster
0-5
The Hook: Toy Car Repairs
Ask: "Who has a toy car? What if the battery is dead (Blue)? What if it goes too fast and crashes (Red)?" We are the mechanics for our own "Internal Cars"!
5-25
Interactive Tool Tour
Use the Slides. Lead the class through these actions:
Blue: Mirror ðĨą face. Have everyone stand and do 3 "Overhead Reaches."Green: Mirror ð face. Practice "Active Listening" (eyes on speaker).Yellow: Mirror ðĩâðŦ face. Practice "3 Slow Breaths" (Smell the flower, blow the candle).Red: Mirror ðĄ face. Identify the "Quiet Spot" in the room or "Ask for help."
25-40
Diagnostic Drawing
Pass out the Daily Log Worksheet . In Part 1, solve the "Fix-It Tasks" together. In Part 2, let students draw their favorite tool for each box. Help them think of things like: Hugging a stuffed animal, getting a drink, or counting to 10.
Master Mechanic Tips
âĒ Keep it Physical: 1st graders learn tools best by actually doing the movement multiple times.
âĒ Emoji Power: If a student is struggling, point to the visual poster and ask: "Which tool does your engine need right now?"
âĒ Positive Reinforcement: "I see a mechanic using their green tool! Great listening!"
Toolbox Strategy Slides Regulation Toolbox
Equipping ourselves with the right tools to stay in the Green Zone!
What is a Tool?
"A tool is something we use to help us complete a job."
Builders use hammers and saws.Artists use brushes and paint.WE use regulation tools to help our brains and bodies!
Our toolbox helps us stay Green and Focused!
Sensory Tools
TYPE 1
These help our senses (sight, sound, touch) feel just right.
Noise Muffs
To block out loud sounds when we need focus.
Fidget Tools
To give our hands something to do while we listen.
Sunglasses
To dim lights that might feel too bright.
Body Tools
TYPE 2
These help us move our energy around to feel better.
Wall Push-ups
Great for when we have too much energy (Yellow/Red).
Stretching
Great for waking up our bodies (Blue Zone).
Heavy Work
Carrying books or moving a chair helps ground us.
Take a Walk
A quick lap to reset our focus.
Calm Tools
TYPE 3
Breathing is Magic!
Taking slow breaths tells our brain that we are safe and it is time to be calm.
Try Square Breathing:
1. In for 4 seconds
2. Hold for 4 seconds
3. Out for 4 seconds
4. Hold for 4 seconds
Brain Tools
TYPE 4
Self-Talk
Talking to yourself inside your head can change how you feel.
"I can handle this. I just need a minute."
Size of Problem
Ask yourself: "Is this a tiny problem or a huge problem?"
"A broken pencil is a TINY problem. I can fix it."
Thinking tools help us change our Zone using our mind!
Time to Build!
Not every tool works for every person. Your job today is to find the tools that work best for YOU .
Your Mission: Create Your Blueprint
Tool Matchup Worksheet Tool Matchup
Master Mechanic Certification
Name:
Date:
Mechanic Mission
Draw a line to match the Feeling to the Tool that helps!
ðī
I feel Tired
Blue Zone
Calm Breathes
ðĪŠ
I feel Silly
Yellow Zone
Helpful Talk
ðĄ
I feel Mad
Red Zone
Big Stretches
ð
I feel Worried
Yellow Zone
Push the Wall
My Super Tool
Master Bonus
What is another tool you use? Draw it and write its name:
Part ID RM-MATCH-V2.3
Status
READY
Toolbox Facilitation Guide Teacher Resource
Toolbox Guide
Facilitation Notes for Regulation Toolbox Lesson
Lesson 2
Zone Zen Unit
Objectives
âĒ Identify 4 categories of tools
âĒ Practice at least 3 strategies
âĒ Select personal "go-to" tools
Pacing
Total: 45-60 Minutes
âĒ Slides: 15 mins
âĒ Practice: 20 mins
âĒ Blueprint: 15 mins
Materials
âĒ Strategy Slides
âĒ My Tool Blueprint (Worksheet)
âĒ Tool Station Supplies
Slide-by-Slide Facilitation
Slides 1-2: The Toolbox Hook
5 MINS
Use the analogy of a builder to ground the concept. Just as a builder doesn't use a hammer to cut wood, we don't use a "Blue Zone tool" when we are in the "Red Zone."
"Has anyone ever seen a real toolbox? What's inside? Every tool has a specific job. Today, we are building a toolbox for our feelings!"
Slides 3-4: Sensory & Body
10 MINS
Introduce these as "Outside-In" tools. They change how our body feels from the outside.
Demonstrate: Show a fidget or noise muffs if you have them. Have students do 5 "desk push-ups" or a big stretch together to feel the energy shift.
Slides 5-6: Calm & Brain
10 MINS
Introduce these as "Inside-Out" tools. These are magic because they are always with you and don't require any equipment.
Square Breathing: Lead the class in 3 rounds of square breathing. Use your hand to trace a square in the air to pace them.
Activity: Tool Exploration
1
Set the Stations
Set up 4 areas in the room corresponding to the 4 tool types. Place actual items (fidgets, books for heavy work, breathing posters) at each station.
2
Rotate and Rate
Give students 3 minutes at each station. Ask them to think: "Does this feel like a tool that would help me?"
3
Select the Blueprint
Return to desks to complete the "My Tool Blueprint" worksheet. Students should only pick tools they actually liked during the exploration.
Common Misconceptions
"Tools are toys."
Clarify that a tool is used for a job (regulation). If it becomes a distraction from learning, it's not the right tool for that moment.
"One tool fits all."
Emphasize that everyone's brain is unique. What calms one student might be annoying to another.
Tool Blueprint Worksheet My Tool Blueprint
Personal Regulation Plan
Designer:
Date:
Builders use blueprints to plan. Draw and name the tools that help YOU stay Green.
Sensory Tool
Body Tool
Calm Tool
Brain Tool
Top 1 Tool
If you could only keep ONE tool in your desk, which one would it be and why?
Tool:
Why:
Project: 002-ZEN Apprv: Zone Navigator Rev: 2026.4.1
