Deb Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Does anybody know where I can find out about the impact of the colour of the learning environment on children's learning? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 google Elizabeth Jarmon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I just had her latest newsletter the other day. There's a paper here on her website to download free here which might be of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thank you both for your replies, I'll head off to take a look. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hi, Not sure if it is relevant, but there is a great website by Kathryn Albany-Ward which shows the effects of colour blindness on children and how things look different. It's really interesting! http://www.colourblindawareness.org/ Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Does anybody know where I can find out about the impact of the colour of the learning environment on children's learning? Thanks There is a publication called 'Communication Friendly Spaces - Improving speaking and listening skills in the Early Years Foundation Stage' by Elizabeth Jarman - it is published by The Basic Skills Agency www.basic-skills.co.uk Not sure if it's still available, but was given to providers by our LA It is an excellent 40 page A4 spiral-bound booklet and comes with a DVD. There is a section re: colour schemes. Just in case you haven't come across it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 No citation, but my Aunt was telling me about schools where they have got rid of red uniforms have seen a drop in aggressie behaviours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 There is a publication called 'Communication Friendly Spaces - Improving speaking and listening skills in the Early Years Foundation Stage' by Elizabeth Jarman - it is published by The Basic Skills Agency www.basic-skills.co.ukNot sure if it's still available, but was given to providers by our LA It is an excellent 40 page A4 spiral-bound booklet and comes with a DVD. There is a section re: colour schemes. Just in case you haven't come across it! Thanks DevonMaid for the link, the Basic Skills Agency is no more apparently but I have emailed NIACE as per the instructions on the website. Worth a try I thought for such a good resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 No citation, but my Aunt was telling me about schools where they have got rid of red uniforms have seen a drop in aggressie behaviours. That is interesting Lolo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks DevonMaid for the link, the Basic Skills Agency is no more apparently but I have emailed NIACE as per the instructions on the website. You might also try Elizabeth Jarman's website. I think I remember reading that she is updating/reissuing it. Although I might have just made that up. Just checked - you can find the CFS Toolkit here although I'm not sure how it compares with the original publication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for the links Maz, great website. I noticed that the tookkit is going to be re issued in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Did anyone see the BBC programme about colour and the links to language? http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b013c...See_What_I_See/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yes I did, it was interesting, wasn't it. Although I must admit it 'lost me' a couple of times. I was also confused as to why the bloke making the lighting blue kept saying blue was a warm colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I ordered communication friendly spaces approach toolkit on Monday plus 'A place to talk in pre-school' and 'A place to talk outside'. All arrived today! Very pleased with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 On a slight deviation from this thread, I introduced a 'quiet place' in my preschool as an antidote to the sometimes hectic environment in a busy preschool. I turned the space under the stairs into a starry haven complete with soft seating, mobiles and soft music, (all in shades of blue as it happens) and a door that only small people can access. The children know that they can leave the playroom and spend 5 minutes in this area just chilling, even our 2 year old can use this area effectively and I have noticed a lessening in inappropriate behaviour as children are learning to diffuse and deal with their feelings themselves as they take themselves out of situations and just relax. The website i drew inspiration from is www.aquietplace.co.uk. Interested stuff, wish I'd read about it before I spent 4 months deciding on a subject for my dissertation!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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