Lesson Plan

Play-Based Regulation Stations

Students will rotate through four play-based sensory stations tied to each Zone of Regulation to identify emotions, practice self-regulation strategies, and reflect on their energy levels.

Integrating sensory play with the Zones framework helps kindergarteners build emotional awareness and self-regulation skills in an engaging, hands-on way—supporting positive behavior and readiness to learn.

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Setup and Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Energy Level Check

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Zones

5 minutes

Step 3

Station Rotations

30 minutes

Step 4

Group Reflection

10 minutes

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Zones at Play: Center Instructions

Blue Zone – Sensory Sand Station

Green Zone – Energy Level Check

Yellow Zone – Color Tag Zone Game

Red Zone – Reflection Circle

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Game

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Warm Up

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Zones at Play

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