Blue Zone

What is the Blue Zone?

The blue zone is used when a person is feeling low states of alertness or arousal.

When you’re in the blue zone you may be feeling down – sad, sick, tired, or bored. You’re still in control, as you are in the yellow zone, but with low energy emotions.

How would your child behave in the Blue Zone?

• absence of feelings
• irritability
• lack of pleasure
• lack of motivation
• tearful
• withdrawn
• difficulty in concentrating
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How might your child be feeling in the Blue Zone?

What coping strategies do we implement in school?

• Exercise
• Alerting sensory breaks
• Reflecting on what makes us happy
• Talking to our teachers and friends

What strategies can you use at home?

• Listen to upbeat music
• Complete some cardio based exercise
• Get up, get showered and get dressed
• Jump on a trampoline
• Talk to a friend
• Do something creative
• Cuddle or play with pets.
• Go for a walk
• Plan a fun activity
• Look through old photographs or snap some new ones.
• Re-watch a funny or inspiring YouTube video.

Stories to read at home

Lucy’s In Lockdown – CBeebies style reading – YouTube
Lucy’s Blue Day