Zones of Regulation

This is a framework to foster self regulation and emotional control that our school staff has been learning about and implementing at Langley Meadows. You may hear us using some of the key terms noted below with the students. Parents have commented on how students are also using this language themselves and the positive impact it has had on student behavior.

For more information about the Zones of Regulation please visit: http://www.zonesofregulation.com/

What are The Zones of Regulation?

The Zones is a systematic, cognitive behavior approach used to teach self-regulation by categorizing all the different ways we feel and states of alertness we experience into four concrete zones.  The Zones curriculum provides strategies to teach students to become more aware of, and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, managing their sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts.

By addressing underlying deficits in emotional and sensory regulation, executive functions, and social cognition, the curriculum is designed to help move students toward independent regulation.  The Zones of Regulation incorporates Social Thinking® (www.socialthinking.com) concepts and numerous visuals to teach students to identify their feelings/level of alertness, understand how their behavior impacts those around them, and learn what tools they can use to manage their feelings and states.

The Four Zones:  Our Feelings & States Determine Our Zone

The Red Zone is used to describe extremely heightened states of alertness and intense emotions.  A person may be elated or experiencing anger, rage, explosive behavior, devastation, or terror when in the Red Zone.

The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions; however, one has some control when they are in the Yellow Zone.  A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.
The Green Zone is used to describe a calm state of alertness. 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.

The Blue Zone is used to describe low states of alertness and down feelings, such as when one feels sad, tired, sick, or bored.

Mustang Moments June 21st

Kilometer Club So proud of all of the kids who committed to running each recess and lunch for a three week period! Many of our students reached their goal of running a half marathon and others reached the goal of a full marathon. Woohoo!! Many of our teachers also completed...
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Mustang Moments June 14th

Art Creations A beautiful creation for Mrs. Boyce from two of her kids :O) [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="1088" gal_title="art tiles 2019"] Catapults Mrs. Osborne's class was busy creating catapults for the Applied Design Skills and Technology curriculum - they had to design their prototype, test it out and then redesign. The testing...
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Mustang Moments June 7th

Staff Appreciation Luncheon What a treat to be able to sit and chat as a staff and be pampered by all of you! A big thank you to Lisa Briggs for organizing this event for our staff and thank you to all of the parents who took the time to...
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Mustang Moments May 31st

Trip to the Zoo Some of our students had a trip to the zoo this week, a great day was had by all exploring the animals. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="1067" gal_title="zoo 2019"] Book Café Today Division 10’s classroom was transformed into a Book Tasting Café. Students were able to sample various books...
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Mustang Moments May 24th

Community Helpers Division 13 had a visit from Cst. Kennard, our school liaison officer, who talked with the kids about his role in our community. Cupcake Sale This week the PAC organized a cupcake sale for one of our teachers family who is fighting against cancer. The sale was a...
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Langley Meadows Community School

2244 - Willoughby Way, Langley
BC, V2Y 1C1
Phone: 604-530-4101
Fax: 604-530-3751