Returning to Us
To help people who help people, the organization needs to be healthy and have practices in place that consider the trauma of those they serve. Lauren Spigelmyer and Jessica Doering have helped thousands of people who help people all over the world. Each week they'll explore tools, insights, and stories to help you lead and live with more clarity, calm, and connection. If you’re looking for support as you grow your organization’s capacity for caring for staff and the community, we would love to be part of that journey.
Returning to Us
Using Color in Room Design: How it affects actions, learning, and retention.
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This is the second episode in our series about Room Design. We are discussing various design elements and how they impact stress, productivity, attention, and behavior.
Color has its own magnetic frequency. It has an energy that influences the neurological pathways in the brain.
Color also influences our moods, emotions, and actions. It is very impactful, so why not choose colors to help kiddos learn? Color also helps us stay regulated, feel better, reduce stress, and improve performance.
Lauren talks about using colors conducive to learning, retention, participation, and cooperation. She discusses a variety of ways to incorporate the following colors:
- Red – Energy booster. Think the Energizer Bunny!
- Orange – Mood lifter.
- Yellow – Attention grabber.
- Green – Concentration catcher.
- Blue – Productivity driver.
Remember, color is a significant part of our lives and perceptions. Don’t shy away from trying different color combinations to see what works best for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
BDNF -Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor.
We won’t go into the science of it, but what you do need to know is that it is activated by exercise and is a fertilizer for your brain. So, more exercise = clearer thinking.
Other related resources from The Behavior Hub:
Blog Post – Classroom Design with Color in Mind
Our Online Courses:
Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: When a child has challenging behaviors, how do you support parents in trying to understand it more from the child's perspective?
Try-at-home tip: Go outside immediately upon waking!
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