Helping to Deliver the Zones of Regulation Program in a Culturally-Appropriate Way
Adelaide Fringe Festival artist Mali Isabel using art to help teach self-regulation at Carlton School
September 2023
ABC North and West SA / By Isabella Carbone
The article discusses the implementation of the Zones of Regulation program at Carlton School, where four murals were created during an artist's residency to facilitate the program in a culturally-appropriate manner. The program, aimed at helping students identify and categorize their emotions into colored zones (red, blue, green, or yellow), provides tools and strategies for self-regulation, assisting students in transitioning between zones and promoting an optimal learning environment. Mali Isabel, the first Indigenous winner of the Adelaide Fringe Festival poster competition, collaborated with students to paint murals representing each zone, along with a fifth rainbow mural celebrating the school's cultural diversity. The murals incorporate words in local languages, fostering a connection between art, culture, and emotional awareness. Teachers have observed positive effects, with students better articulating their emotions and utilizing self-regulation strategies to enhance their overall well-being and classroom experience.
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