Download The Power of Color (Eric Jensen Brain-Based Learning)

The Power of Color
(Eric Jensen Brain-Based Learning)
Red
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engaging & emotive
stimulates appetite
releases adrenaline
use sparingly
Yellow
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Blue
tranquilizing, calm
increases feelings of
well being
 releases
neurotransmitters
that relax the body
 reduces
temperature
 maybe too calming
for classrooms
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Dark Colors
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lower stress
increases feelings of
peacefulness
stimulates sense of
optimism & hope
excellent for use in
classrooms
Orange
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Green
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calming color
reduces sensitivity to
food allergies (raises
histamine levels)
good for immune
system & healing
Brown
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Bright Colors
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spark energy
spark creativity
can increase
aggressive &
nervous behavior
best to stimulate
learning
promotes a sense of
security
reduces fatigue
promotes relaxation
Gray
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most neutral color
For optimal learning, choose yellow, light orange, beige or off white.