How Color Shapes Your Child’s Mood and Learning 🌈
Why hues matter more than we think.
Dear Precious Parents,
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt calm—or overstimulated? Your child feels it, too, but even more deeply.
Color in a Montessori home isn’t just about beauty. It’s about balance. Research shows that color impacts a child’s focus, emotions, and energy. Montessori herself understood this: our environments speak to children before we ever do. A Montessori classroom was designed in neutral colours with bright-coloured materials to entice learning.
🩷 I used to dream of a pink room for my student, Bobby—one soft and quiet enough to soothe his boundless energy. Some days, I wanted to crawl into that room myself!
Here are a few gentle takeaways to reflect on:
✨ Blues and greens create calm and focus.
✨ Yellows and oranges invite joy and social connection.
✨ Reds energize—but in excess, they can overstimulate.
✨ Neutral backgrounds allow learning materials and artwork to shine.
In your home, let each space serve a purpose. Bedrooms can be restful. Playrooms can pop with joy. Even your kitchen can glow with cheerful energy.
In Essence:
Color is your quiet co-parent—one that shapes how your children feel, learn, and grow. Use it with intention, and your home will radiate warmth and harmony.
Warmly,
Susie Antonia
Susie Antonia, is the author of The Montessori Advantage. She is an educator with rich experiences from Canada, England, and the Philippines, who believes children are our future heroes. With decades steeped in the Montessori teaching method, she offers a wealth of practical parenting tips and heartwarming stories from the classroom.
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