Let’s be honest — between the brain breaks, bell times and buddy systems, there’s a growing need for something more consistent, more intentional, and more visible when it comes to supporting emotional regulation in the classroom. That’s exactly where the Emotional Regulation and Wellbeing Check-In teacher resource by Gifted and Talented Teacher comes in.
Designed to support all students in building emotional awareness and self-regulation strategies, this classroom-ready resource brings the Zones of Regulation to life through a simple, effective and visually calming display.
What’s Included?
Front and centre is the ‘How Are You Feeling?’ banner, paired with four beautifully designed Zones of Regulation posters — blue, green, yellow, and red zones — each with editable text fields. This gives you the flexibility to co-construct language with your class based on your students’ needs, voices, and lived experiences. Because the best emotional language is the one your students actually use.
Ideas for Classroom Use
Whether you’re creating a visible wellbeing corner or embedding check-ins into your morning routine, here are a few ways to get the most out of this resource:
1. Anonymous Check-In with Post-Its
Have students write their name on the back of a sticky note and place it on the zone that best represents how they’re feeling each morning. It’s a low-pressure, high-insight routine that allows you to notice patterns, prompt quiet conversations, or simply keep a pulse on the group.
2. Wall of Personal Strategies
During a dedicated wellbeing lesson, invite students to write their go-to strategies on post-it notes and add them to the relevant zone. For example:
- Blue Zone: “Listen to calming music.”
- Yellow Zone: “Take five deep breaths.”
Over time, you’ll build a co-created wall of strategies that normalises emotional fluctuations and empowers students to self-regulate.
3. Supporting Others in Each Zone
Flip the perspective and guide students to reflect on how they can support others who might be in each zone. This can double as a values-based social-emotional learning lesson and reinforce classroom culture around empathy, respect and responsibility.
Why It Matters
Emotional regulation is more than just identifying feelings—it’s about building the vocabulary, strategies and supportive environment to navigate them. This display is more than just classroom decor—it’s a daily invitation to check in, reflect, and respond with care.
Whether you’re a seasoned Zones of Regulation pro or just starting your journey, this resource makes the work visible, actionable and inclusive.
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