{"product_id":"zones-of-regulation-tools-to-try-cards-for-kids","title":"The Zones of Regulation: Tools to Try Cards for Kids | Regulation Strategies to Focus, Calm, Think, Move, Breathe, and Connect","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearning to self-regulate our Zones is hard, serious work that takes time and lots of practice.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTools to Try Cards for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes 4”x 6” tool cards and is an easy, user-friendly way to introduce over 50 self-regulation strategies to kids ages 5–10 and empower them to make choices toward figuring out what works best for them. For best teaching practice, the strategy card deck should be used in tandem with lessons introducing tools for use with Zones from Chapter 4 in the curriculum book,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_self\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\"\u003eThe Zones of Regulation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as paired with other related products, such as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/navigating-the-zones\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_self\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/navigating-the-zones\"\u003eNavigating The Zones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat’s in the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTools to Try for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estrategy deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHoused in a sturdy two-piece cardboard box, the card deck includes 4”x 6” strategy cards (51) and information and instruction cards (7) for the interventionist, and weighs just 0.626. lbs. The two-sided strategy cards are divided into five color-coded categories to show how the tools work in different ways to help social emotional learners self-regulate feelings and emotions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFEEL IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese tools use our senses to support self-regulation and modulation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese tools integrate physical activity to impact self-regulation and reduce anxiety.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHINK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese tools provide thought-based strategies to help us self-regulate. DO IT Task and goal-oriented tools involve taking action.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO IT\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTask and goal-oriented tools involve taking action.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCONNECT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCo-regulation tools encourage empathy, thinking of others, and accessing relationships for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach strategy card displays an illustration of the self-regulation tool performed by inclusive characters on one side and a how-to-do-it description on the reverse. Each card includes a metacognitive self-reflection where kids consider how they feel after using the tool, how it can be used to help them regulate their Zones, and decide whether it’s the right tool for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools to Try Cards for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis learning tool can be used in multiple ways: explored tool by tool with a whole classroom of students, used as a therapy aid in a smaller setting, for parents and caregivers to explore with their children, or for kids to pick up and practice on their own. This teaching tool also provides visual supports for the tools and encourages children to find specific tools helpful for learning to self-regulate in real-time within a specific Zone. In addition, the cards can be photocopied and sent home with kids to practice with caregivers; card decks can be used specifically within the home environment, as well. When exploring each tool, allow time for kids to first practice, then reflect on which Zone or Zones the tool might help to regulate. Reproducible R (page 112) from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\" target=\"_self\"\u003eThe Zones of Regulation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecurriculum helps kids track and monitor how the different tools affect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools to Try Cards for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a hands-on metacognitive tool used best when paired with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\"\u003eThe Zones of Regulation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecurriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are The Zones of Regulation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeelings come in different sizes, intensity, and levels of energy. To make this easy to talk and think about, we can categorize them into four simple, colored categories that we call Zones of Regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #03106c;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #03106c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blue Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis used to describe low levels of energy and down feelings, such as when a person feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Green Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis used to describe when we feel calm and in control. A person may be described as happy, focused, content, or ready to learn when in the Green Zone. This is the Zone where optimal learning occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bda42e;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #bda42e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yellow Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis used to describe when our energy is higher and emotions get a little bigger; however, a person has more control when in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a52a2a;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #a52a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Red Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis used to describe extremely high energy and intense feelings. A person may be feeling elated, anger, rage, devastation, out of control, or terrified when in the Red Zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing tools to regulate Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we can identify how we are feeling and what Zone we are in, we decide if we need a tool to help us self-regulate. As you and the kids explore the different tools in the deck, encourage each student to consider the tools which help them when experiencing a specific Zone. Different children may find the same tool helpful in different ways. Therefore, we encourage interventionists to not tell students which tool to use, but instead allow students to explore and choose themselves which tool(s) will help them regulate within a specific Zone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #03106c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etools help us wake up, get energized, focus, or provide comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etools help us with everyday needs to feel good, be healthy, and stay organized. These tools may help keep us in the Green Zone and can be used proactively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bda42e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etools help us feel calmer and in control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a52a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etools help us stop to gain control, feel safe and calmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance for interventionists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse this card deck in conjunction with the lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\" target=\"_self\"\u003eThe Zones of Regulation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecurriculum, the storybook set\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Road to Regulation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Regulation Station\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(coming January 2021), and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/navigating-the-zones\" target=\"_self\"\u003eNavigating The Zones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecooperative game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeach a variety of tools over time\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing time for kids to practice each tool and notice how the tool impacts them and can be used to regulate their Zones. Tools need to be practiced many times in order to become a more automatic response to self-regulate our Zones in real-time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways provide the option to use a tool without forcing a choice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Empower kids to explore and determine which self-regulation tools work for them so they are motivated and involved in tool selection. Review and practice using previously taught tools periodically to keep them fresh in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel using tools yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting how the different tools help you regulate your four Zones. It is important to create a climate where it is safe to recognize and discuss feelings and learn how to regulate them. Point out how even adults continue to work on these self-regulation skills throughout their lifetimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledge when kids make an attempt to “try” a tool\u003c\/strong\u003e, even if it doesn’t work in that moment. It is likely a step in the right direction. Praise for effort and allow time later for reflection on how the tool is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the cards tie into the other Zones products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools to Try Cards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be used in conjunction with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Road to Regulation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Regulation Station\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estorybook series (coming in January 2021) which presents a kid-friendly introduction to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\"\u003eThe Zones of Regulation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand how we use tools to regulate our Zones. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools to Try Cards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be used to follow up instruction, for example, introducing a “tool of the week” to students from the card deck as modeled in the storybook series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools to Try Cards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also be used in conjunction with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/navigating-the-zones\"\u003eNavigating The Zones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecooperative game to support play.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTools to Try Cards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be used as visual aids during play to assist players in developing and expanding tool options to navigate the Zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card deck is a supplement to, not a replacement for, the in-depth curriculum and lessons in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socialthinking.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation\"\u003eThe Zones of Regulation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #78ae44;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"authors-intro\"\u003eAuthors: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"authors-item separator separator-comma\"\u003eLeah Kuypers,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"authors-item separator separator-comma\"\u003eElizabeth Sautter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-details-details-centered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 5-10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: Cards 4x6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN: 9781936943562\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Social Thinking Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32667260780604,"sku":"9781936943562","price":37.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1311\/1187\/products\/zones-of-regulation-tools-to-try-cards-for-kids-peek-inside-01.png?v=1608622277","url":"https:\/\/c-c.sg\/products\/zones-of-regulation-tools-to-try-cards-for-kids","provider":"Social Thinking Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}