Colour
Colours for living and learning
The Universe is a magnetic field of positive and negative charges, constantly vibrating and producing electro-magnetic waves. Each of these has a different wavelength and speed of vibration; together they form the electro-magnetic sphere. White light when seen through a prism or water vapour splits into the colours of the spectrum. Of all the electro-magnetic sphere it alone can be seen. Radio waves, infra-red waves, ultra-violet waves, x-rays and gamma waves can not be seen.
Colour through age development
There is a cycle of changing colours that affects our mind and body through the different stages of life. These are reflected in our changing colour preferences. Children have colour likes and dislikes according to individual character and stage of development.
Over a hundred years ago the pioneering educationalist Rudolph Steiner believed that people were surrounded by particular colours that had a spiritual influence and objective effect on their emotional life as well as benefiting physical health and mental well-being. Followers of the Steiner philosophy introduced his principles into their networks of schools and communities. It was believed that surrounding children with soft pastels and rounded architectural forms at the kindergarten level (2-7 years), progressing to central shared learning areas with stronger more vibrant colours for older children (7-10 years) then onto larger shared work areas in which soft greens and blues were used for children from 10 into their teenage years, was less distracting to the mental concentration of each stage of development.
Very young children and colour
Strong, bright colours have the effect of shocking the baby’s inner vibrations, which can make the baby unsettled and restless. Bright, intense colours such as primary red, yellow and orange can stop a child from sleeping well and cause them to cry. Bold patterns and strong contrasting colours are also likely to be over-stimulating
The Universe is a magnetic field of positive and negative charges, constantly vibrating and producing electro-magnetic waves. Each of these has a different wavelength and speed of vibration; together they form the electro-magnetic sphere. White light when seen through a prism or water vapour splits into the colours of the spectrum. Of all the electro-magnetic sphere it alone can be seen. Radio waves, infra-red waves, ultra-violet waves, x-rays and gamma waves can not be seen.
Colour through age development
There is a cycle of changing colours that affects our mind and body through the different stages of life. These are reflected in our changing colour preferences. Children have colour likes and dislikes according to individual character and stage of development.
Over a hundred years ago the pioneering educationalist Rudolph Steiner believed that people were surrounded by particular colours that had a spiritual influence and objective effect on their emotional life as well as benefiting physical health and mental well-being. Followers of the Steiner philosophy introduced his principles into their networks of schools and communities. It was believed that surrounding children with soft pastels and rounded architectural forms at the kindergarten level (2-7 years), progressing to central shared learning areas with stronger more vibrant colours for older children (7-10 years) then onto larger shared work areas in which soft greens and blues were used for children from 10 into their teenage years, was less distracting to the mental concentration of each stage of development.
Very young children and colour
Strong, bright colours have the effect of shocking the baby’s inner vibrations, which can make the baby unsettled and restless. Bright, intense colours such as primary red, yellow and orange can stop a child from sleeping well and cause them to cry. Bold patterns and strong contrasting colours are also likely to be over-stimulating