Go + Slow Zone Visual Tool

Go + Slow Zones is a printable visual support designed to help learners understand where different kinds of movement and energy are supported throughout the day.

By making movement expectations more visible, the tool helps create clearer, safer, and more supportive shared spaces at home, in classrooms, therapy settings, and other learning environments.

The Go Zone encourages movement, activation, and higher energy activities using supportive language such as:

• “I can move more here.”
• “My energy goes up.”

The Slow Zone supports slowing down, resetting, and reducing stimulation using supportive language such as:

• “I can slow down here.”
• “My energy goes down.”
• “I can reset.”

Rather than labeling movement or energy as “good” or “bad,” the zones help learners understand which kinds of movement work best in different spaces. This can support communication, shared expectations, safety, and self-awareness throughout the day.

Go + Slow Zones Includes:

• Printable poster-size visuals
• Colour and black-and-white versions
• Go Zone and Slow Zone posters
• Supportive layered text for different levels of understanding
• Visual icons and directional arrows to reinforce meaning
• Letter-size printable PDF files

The tool may be used to help create designated spaces for movement, calming, regulation, transitions, sensory breaks, or flexible routines across different environments.

What Makes Our Visual Tools Different

Our visual tools are designed to help learners engage with important ideas in ways that feel supportive, flexible, and approachable.

Across the collection, you’ll find:

• Supportive language that encourages reflection and self-understanding
• Illustrations that connect directly to meaning
• Concepts presented one step at a time
• Options for different communication and sensory needs
• Flexible ways to explore ideas independently or with support

Additional ideas for printing, adapting, and setting up visual tools can be found in the Resources section.