Zones of Regulation NYC

Zones of Regulation NYCZones of Regulation is a social emotional learning curriculum that teaches children to recognize feelings and use tools to regulate them, organized into four colored zones. Developed by occupational therapist Leah Kuypers, it provides visuals, stories, and activities that help kids connect bodily cues with strategies like breaks, breathing, or problem solving. Parents appreciate how concrete and non judgmental the framework feels, making it easier to

and cultural context for learners from preschool to adult

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography and began tutoring in 2015

It’s best for roughly ages 10–12 and pairs nicely with family discussions or coaching

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it covers science

and structure to help students succeed

Her classroom motto: every question matters

and confidence

and troubleshooting as questions arise

Organized chronologically

using practical strategies like summary sheets

plus 12 years at TAL with multiple national teaching awards