I Feel Blue: Color and the Brain
Topics: First Grade, Science, Arts and Crafts
Have you ever wondered why the cape a matador waves at a bull is always red? Or why we sometimes say, "I'm feeling a little blue"? Colors have been shown to affect our mood and our behavior. Certain colors can help promote creativity and learning while others can promote relaxation and calm. Explore the world of color science with your child to expand her creative horizons and help develop brain power!
Check out the chart below to find out which moods and behaviors are associated with which colors:
|
color |
mood/behavior |
|
red |
Energizes, encourages creativity, increases breathing and appetite, enhances the sense of smell |
|
yellow |
Energizes, creates positive feeling, encourages creativity |
|
Blue |
Calms, promotes sense of well-being, reduces perspiration, reduces appetite |
|
Green |
Calms, lowers stress, creates feeling of peacefulness |
|
Off-White |
Promotes positive feelings, optimal for learning |
|
Brown |
Promotes relaxation and a sense of security, reduces fatigue |
|
Beige |
Promotes positive feelings |
