SLIDE 12 Literature Study
Vibrant colors attract the attention of young children, which is why toys for children under six are brightly colored. However, too much color can
- verstimulate a child. Balancing color in
kindergarten classrooms is an important consideration when creating a balanced space for young students. Written By : Linda M. Rhinehart Welcoming Colors A classroom that is bright (as in, well lit),
- rganized and welcoming goes a long way
in helping the kindergartener to feel at
- home. What colors give that, "Welcome,
come on in," feeling? bright orange, yellow and green are the most welcoming colors. Walls in a kindergarten classroom painted in these shades create a warm and happy space. Calming Colors The use of vibrant blues and greens in classrooms for young students gives an air
- f peace and calmness to the space.
Psychology of Color, http://www.precisionintermedia.com/color. html Research with Children In an article written by Julie Barrett for the Board of Education in California, Barrett lists various findings from research done on how colors influence our lives. Some of findings from the article include
- "Color may be used to give "cues" to the
brain, about where to find information
- r an object in the classroom."
- Color overlay: 80% of dyslexic children
had increased reading comprehension when a blue or gray overlay was placed on the page.
- The use of black and white as a color
scheme may lower IQ or make children more "dull".
- According to Rose H. Alschuler and La
Berta Weiss Hattwick, authors
- f Painting and Personality (1947),
"Small children have a natural preference for 'luminous' colors such as red, orange, yellow and pink."
- Both red and orange are useful for
alerting children to specific points of knowledge or new concepts.
- Colors help children to express
themselves." Clearly, color in the Kindergarten classroom and its use can determine how students feel as well as how they behave.