Notes from Dr. Marcia Tate on Classroom Environment

Element

Calming/Good

High Energy/Bad

Color

Pastels, Earth Tones, Dark Green, Maroon, Nature colors

Red, Orange, Deep Yellow, Blue writing for dry erase boards

Music

Classical, Baroque, Jazz, New Age, Native American, flute

Upbeat tempo, Phil Collins, 70’s, 80’s

Lighting

Sunlight is best. Lamp, Home, Candles

Fluorescent

Aroma

Lavender, Vanilla, Jasmine, Chamomile

Lemon, Peppermint, Citrus

Seating

Flexible

Lack of movement

 

 

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