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Which subject	No subject
What topic	zones of regulation
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Zones of Regulation

Topic

Zones of Regulation

Objectives

• Students will identify and describe the four zones of regulation (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red).
• Students will learn how to recognize their own emotions and how to categorize them into the appropriate zone.
• Students will explore strategies to self-regulate in different situations.

Materials

• Zones of Regulation posters or charts
• Colored markers or crayons
• Emotions cards (illustrations of various emotions)
• A whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for self-assessment

Grade/Age Group

Year 1

Subject

No specific subject

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the Australian National Curriculum by supporting social skills development and emotional literacy among students.

Homework

Students will be given a worksheet to complete, where they will categorize their own emotions over the week into the appropriate zones. The homework will be collected and checked without presentations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the Zones of Regulation. Use a chart to explain the four zones and their meanings.
2	Exploring Emotions	10 min	Use emotion cards to discuss different feelings. Ask students to think of times they felt each emotion.
3	Group Activity	10 min	In small groups, students will use markers/crayons to draw a situation that represents a specific zone.
4	Sharing Drawings	5 min	Groups will share their drawings with the class. Teacher will help clarify zones as needed.
5	Reflection	5 min	Discuss strategies for moving between zones. Students will reflect on personal strategies for self-regulation.

Additional Notes

• Ensure all students are encouraged to participate, and consider providing support to any students who may struggle with emotional expression.
• Create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable discussing their feelings.

Lesson script