Inside Out Zones of Regulation

Explore the colourful world of emotions and self-regulation with our Inside Out Zones of Regulation printable mats! Inspired by the beloved characters from Inside Out, these mats provide a creative and engaging way for children to learn about the four zones of regulation – Green Zone (Joy), Yellow Zone (Fear), Red Zone (Anger), and Blue Zone (Sadness). Each mat features a character representing a different zone, along with prompts for children to explore emotions, self-regulation strategies, and how their body might feel and look in each zone.

Features:

1. Character Representation: Each printable mat features a character from Inside Out corresponding to one of the four zones of regulation. Joy represents the Green Zone, Fear represents the Yellow Zone, Anger represents the Red Zone, and Sadness represents the Blue Zone.
2. Prompts for Self-Regulation: Each mat includes prompts for children to write down things they can do when they find themselves in each zone. These prompts encourage self-reflection and help children develop strategies for managing their emotions effectively and can be used for reference in future.
3. Emotion Details: The mats provide details about the emotions associated with each zone, helping children understand the range of feelings they may experience. They also describe how their body might feel and look when they are in each zone, promoting self-awareness and emotional literacy.

How to Use:

1. Download and Print: Click Download Now to download and print the Zones of Regulation Inside Out mats. You can laminate and use whiteboard markers to write on if you wish!
2. Explore Each Zone: Introduce the four zones of regulation to children using the corresponding mats. Discuss the emotions and self-regulation strategies associated with each zone, using the characters from Inside Out as relatable examples.
3. Self-Reflection: Encourage children to reflect on their own experiences and identify times when they have felt each emotion or been in each zone. Prompt them to write down things they can do to regulate their emotions and manage each zone effectively.
4. Practise and Application: Encourage children to refer to the mats regularly to communicate their feelings and practise using the self-regulation strategies they have identified. Reinforce the importance of recognising and managing emotions.

Our Zones of Regulation printable mats provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn about emotions and self-regulation. By engaging with the characters from Inside Out and exploring the four zones of regulation, children can develop valuable emotional skills and enhance their ability to navigate their emotional world with confidence.