Imagine being a young child and walking into a colorful and visually stimulating learning environment. As an educator, creating that inviting and vibrant space can make a world of difference in how early learners perceive their classrooms. When you create these welcoming spaces for them, their imagination is sparked, curiosity is engaged, and you've instantly captured their attention. Students are ready to learn and explore with excitement and anticipation.
When it comes to early learning environments, incorporating a variety of colors can enhance a student's overall learning experience by leaps and bounds. It seems like a simple concept, but there is a lot of research about colors playing an integral part in cognitive development, mental focus, and mood elevation.
This is why we're thrilled to introduce the Sprogs color series! This exclusive School Outfitters brand of school furniture, including soft seating, is now available in a variety of new nature-themed color series. The right color combinations, coupled with durable and comfortably designed classroom furniture, will give your students that welcoming and vibrant atmosphere they need to support all styles of learning. We explore some of Sprogs' latest colorful furnishings so you can be inspired to bring a fresh palette of color and a little hint of nature to elevate your early learning spaces.
Sprogs goes beyond traditional primary colors with their new color series
The latest color series from Sprogs puts a new spin on how to outfit your classroom using nature-based color schemes that connect the entire space while promoting certain behaviors from students. Think warm, earthy tones, relaxing forest elements, or breezy ocean vibes. Create subtle connections to the environment with biophilic designs throughout your classroom brilliantly with Sprogs new lineup. And when early learners feel a connection to nature, they can enjoy reduced stress and an improved mood.
Bring a sense of tranquility with a cool color scheme
Cool color palettes are known to bring a calming effect and relaxation to any space. Additionally, blues, greens, and grays are refreshing and soothing while making areas of the classroom feel more spacious. This can help with concentration and focus, making it easier for students to absorb and retain lesson materials.
Sprogs offers Deep Sea and Wetlands color themes, like with the Stepping Stone Pentagon Floor Seats Set, to create a more calming effect in the classroom.
Energize the classroom with warm, vibrant colors
On the flip side, warm tones and hues can help to energize a space and create a welcoming environment that's nurturing and friendly. Yellows, oranges, pinks, and browns can make spaces feel more intimate, encouraging socialization and student interaction. Students will feel a sense of joy and enthusiasm surrounded by these warm colors in the classroom.
Check out the Desert color scheme with the Sprogs Foam Soft Seating Stepping Stone Mountain Range Set for a warm and energized learning environment.
Incorporate a combination of warm and cool colors for a well-rounded early learning classroom
Colors found in nature are always a great addition to any early learning environment. They can change the energy in the room and create a connection to nature that's generally left behind once they walk into the four walls of a classroom. Consider using a combination of both cool and warm colors to elevate your entire space, whether that means mixing and matching or having designated spaces for both cool calming time and warm energizing time.
Sprogs offers multiple color combinations, including Coral Reef, Forest, and Waterfront, as with the Stepping Stone Cornerstone Set, combining both warm and cool tones.
FAQs about the impact of colors in the classroom
Why is color important in a classroom?
For students, color choices can play a big role in creating a stimulating environment in which they feel connected to and want to learn. Colors can influence mood, behavior, concentration, and memory. The right colors will help students focus while encouraging creativity.
What are the best colors to inspire positive learning experiences?
The Journal of Student Research suggests classrooms should have a healthy balance of both warm and cool colors. Reds, yellows, and oranges can be great for student focus and boost energy. Alternatively, cool blues, greens, and grays are great for increasing productivity with their calming effects.
Should any colors be avoided?
It's all about balance when it comes to choosing colors to round out your classroom. For example, a room full of vibrant reds and oranges might be overstimulating for students. Extreme dark tones, like blacks and deep browns, might make nooks or areas of the classroom feel somber or sad. Consider your classroom's specific layout and look to introduce furniture and aesthetics and bring a more balanced approach to colors that impact student behaviors.
Sprogs products support developmental milestones in early learners
Explore all the Sprogs furnishings right here with us! Find school chairs, classroom rugs, and early learning soft seating products in all your favorite colors. We make it easy to introduce colors that inspire and positively impact your students while complementing your current room designs and aesthetics. Talk with your School Outfitters representative about what your classroom needs this year, explore pre-rendered room designs for inspiration, and get your free quote.
