The Zones of Regulation is a widely used framework designed to help children recognise their feelings and body states using colours. But over time, many adults have been taught to use it as a behaviour management tool — where “green” is seen as good and other zones are seen as problems to fix.
This resource offers a gentle, neuroscience-informed reframe.
Regulation isn’t about making children look calm. It’s about helping their nervous system feel safe, supported, and understood.
Instead of asking, “How do I get this child back to green?”
this guide helps you ask, “What is this child’s body telling us right now, and how can I help?”
Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and support staff.
✨ INSIDE YOU'LL GET
✔ Introduction to the Zones of Regulation through a neuroaffirming lens
✔ 4 full-colour Zones of Regulation printables
✔ 1 overview chart: “How Are They Feeling?”
✔ US size and spelling versions
✔ A4 size and British spelling versions
✔ Why children enter each zone
✔ What dysregulation really means
✔ What it looks like in real life
✔ What to say in the moment
✔ What support actually helps
✔ Scripts and practical ideas for:
• meltdowns
• anxiety
• shutdowns
• frustration
• and emotional overload
This is especially helpful for:
• neurodivergent children
• trauma-impacted kids
• anxious or sensitive children
• classrooms and homes that want less power struggles
✨ PLEASE NOTE
This is not a diagnostic tool. For educational purposes; not a substitute for clinical assessment.
COPYRIGHT
This product is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. This means you can use it at home, for your own clinical reference, or to show to a parent in a therapy session. If you wish to send, share, or redistribute this to parents/teachers/other professionals, you must buy a commercial license from my store here: https://www.rosekolliastherapy.com.au/shop/p/unlimited-redistribution-license
WHAT YOU’LL GET
2 PDFs: 1 x A4 size (with British spelling), 1 x US letter size (with US spelling). This is not a physical product, it is a digital download.
The Zones of Regulation is a widely used framework designed to help children recognise their feelings and body states using colours. But over time, many adults have been taught to use it as a behaviour management tool — where “green” is seen as good and other zones are seen as problems to fix.
This resource offers a gentle, neuroscience-informed reframe.
Regulation isn’t about making children look calm. It’s about helping their nervous system feel safe, supported, and understood.
Instead of asking, “How do I get this child back to green?”
this guide helps you ask, “What is this child’s body telling us right now, and how can I help?”
Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and support staff.
✨ INSIDE YOU'LL GET
✔ Introduction to the Zones of Regulation through a neuroaffirming lens
✔ 4 full-colour Zones of Regulation printables
✔ 1 overview chart: “How Are They Feeling?”
✔ US size and spelling versions
✔ A4 size and British spelling versions
✔ Why children enter each zone
✔ What dysregulation really means
✔ What it looks like in real life
✔ What to say in the moment
✔ What support actually helps
✔ Scripts and practical ideas for:
• meltdowns
• anxiety
• shutdowns
• frustration
• and emotional overload
This is especially helpful for:
• neurodivergent children
• trauma-impacted kids
• anxious or sensitive children
• classrooms and homes that want less power struggles
✨ PLEASE NOTE
This is not a diagnostic tool. For educational purposes; not a substitute for clinical assessment.
COPYRIGHT
This product is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. This means you can use it at home, for your own clinical reference, or to show to a parent in a therapy session. If you wish to send, share, or redistribute this to parents/teachers/other professionals, you must buy a commercial license from my store here: https://www.rosekolliastherapy.com.au/shop/p/unlimited-redistribution-license
WHAT YOU’LL GET
2 PDFs: 1 x A4 size (with British spelling), 1 x US letter size (with US spelling). This is not a physical product, it is a digital download.
