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Overall, the children in England decided that red was a
angry, happy colour.
emotions such as relaxed and calm. The data was taken from
62 infant children.
In the chart, we can see that our
Stage 1) believed that, most often,
It often reminded them of fire.
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ildren in England decided that red was a
happy colour. Others matched red to different
emotions such as relaxed and calm. The data was taken from
62 infant children.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
) believed that, most often, red was angry
often reminded them of fire.
happy sad angry relaxed
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linked with RED
Under 7
ildren in England decided that red was an
Others matched red to different
emotions such as relaxed and calm. The data was taken from
under 7 children (Key
red was angry.
calm
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Overall, the children in England decided that blue w
colour, which some children thought was happy and some
sad. They linked blue and happiness to the sky on a summer’s
day and sad because of tears.
In the chart, we can see that our
Stage 1) believed that, most often,
linked to inspired, excited and shocked.
It reminded them of
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ildren in England decided that blue w
colour, which some children thought was happy and some
sad. They linked blue and happiness to the sky on a summer’s
day and sad because of tears.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
) believed that, most often, blue was sad
linked to inspired, excited and shocked.
It reminded them of the sky and water.
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linked with BLUE
Under 7
ildren in England decided that blue was a calm
colour, which some children thought was happy and some
sad. They linked blue and happiness to the sky on a summer’s
under 7 children (Key
blue was sad. It was also
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Overall, the children in England decided that
happy colour, which some children thought was
some calm. They linked
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often
relaxed, then calm. Some also believed it made them feel
excited.
It reminded them of the
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ildren in England decided that yellow
colour, which some children thought was relaxed
. They linked yellow to the sun and happy days.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often yellow was happy, then
relaxed, then calm. Some also believed it made them feel
It reminded them of the sun and warmth.
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linked with YELLOW
Under 7
yellow was a
relaxed and
yellow to the sun and happy days.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
yellow was happy, then
relaxed, then calm. Some also believed it made them feel
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Overall, the children in England decided that
happy colour, which some children thought
some others thought relaxed. They linked green t
and trees.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often,
and then other views seem to differ. Quite a few children
linked it to being relaxed and calm.
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ildren in England decided that green
colour, which some children thought was angry and
some others thought relaxed. They linked green t
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often, green was a happy colour
and then other views seem to differ. Quite a few children
linked it to being relaxed and calm.
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linked with GREEN
Under 7
green was a
was angry and
some others thought relaxed. They linked green to the grass
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
green was a happy colour
and then other views seem to differ. Quite a few children
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Overall, the children in England decided that orange was a
inspired and happy colour. It was seen as very positive even
though it was felt that it was sometimes sad and angry.
In the chart, we can see that
Stage 1) believed that, most often,
helped them to think.
It reminded them of the
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ildren in England decided that orange was a
inspired and happy colour. It was seen as very positive even
though it was felt that it was sometimes sad and angry.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often, orange was inspired and
helped them to think.
It reminded them of the sun.
calm happy sad angry relaxed
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linked with ORANGE
Under 7
ildren in England decided that orange was an
inspired and happy colour. It was seen as very positive even
though it was felt that it was sometimes sad and angry.
our under 7 children (Key
orange was inspired and
inspired shocked
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Overall, the children in England decided that purple was a
sad colour, which some children thought was happy, inspired
and angry. They linked purple to Lent and Easter which made
them happy and sad.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often, purple was sad.
It reminded them of lots of different emotions and also
objects such as pretty dresses and table cloths!
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linked with PURPLE
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ildren in England decided that purple was a
colour, which some children thought was happy, inspired
and angry. They linked purple to Lent and Easter which made
them happy and sad.
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often, purple was sad.
It reminded them of lots of different emotions and also
objects such as pretty dresses and table cloths!
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linked with PURPLE
Under 7
ildren in England decided that purple was a
colour, which some children thought was happy, inspired
and angry. They linked purple to Lent and Easter which made
In the chart, we can see that our under 7 children (Key
Stage 1) believed that, most often, purple was sad.
It reminded them of lots of different emotions and also
objects such as pretty dresses and table cloths!
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Overall, the children in England decided that r
warm, angry colour and no pupils linked this with a cold
emotion.
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most of
category were one or two pupils who thought red meant
safety, love or danger.
Some also linked excited and lucky as other emotions. It
reminded them of fire and heat.
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ildren in England decided that red was a
warm, angry colour and no pupils linked this with a cold
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, red was angry. In the ‘other’
category were one or two pupils who thought red meant
safety, love or danger.
Some also linked excited and lucky as other emotions. It
reminded them of fire and heat.
hot happy sad
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to RED
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ed was a
warm, angry colour and no pupils linked this with a cold
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
ten, red was angry. In the ‘other’
category were one or two pupils who thought red meant
Some also linked excited and lucky as other emotions. It
other
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Overall, the children in England decided that blue
cold, calm colour although two children said it reminded
them of a hot summer’s day because of the sky and so linked
it to ‘hot’.
In the chart, we can see that our over
2) believed that, most often, blue was cold calm and happy.
In the ‘other’ category were one or two pupils who thought
blue meant surprised, scared or excited.
Some also linked thoughtful and safe as other emotions. It
reminded them of the sky and water.
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ildren in England decided that blue
although two children said it reminded
them of a hot summer’s day because of the sky and so linked
, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, blue was cold calm and happy.
In the ‘other’ category were one or two pupils who thought
blue meant surprised, scared or excited.
Some also linked thoughtful and safe as other emotions. It
of the sky and water.
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cold happy sad relaxed other
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linked to BLUE
English Pupils Over 7
ildren in England decided that blue was a
although two children said it reminded
them of a hot summer’s day because of the sky and so linked
7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, blue was cold calm and happy.
In the ‘other’ category were one or two pupils who thought
Some also linked thoughtful and safe as other emotions. It
English Pupils Over 7
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Overall, the children in England decided that green was a
happy colour. The emotions varied greatly for green and this
is why we have lots of pupils in th
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often,
category were one or two pupils who thought
quiet, fresh, scared, cold, playful and energetic.
It reminded them of
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ildren in England decided that green was a
The emotions varied greatly for green and this
is why we have lots of pupils in the ‘other’ category.
, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, green was happy. In the ‘other’
category were one or two pupils who thought green meant
quiet, fresh, scared, cold, playful and energetic.
reminded them of grass and nature.
excited sick calm relaxed
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to GREEN
ildren in England decided that green was a
The emotions varied greatly for green and this
e ‘other’ category.
, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
. In the ‘other’
green meant
other
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Overall, the children in England decided that orange was a
hot and happy colour
emotion.
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, orange was warm or hot. In the
‘other’ category were one or two pupils who thought orange
meant tired, mad, energetic and calm.
Some also linked alert and grumpy! It reminded th
fire.
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ildren in England decided that orange was a
hot and happy colour and no pupils linked this with a cold
we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, orange was warm or hot. In the
‘other’ category were one or two pupils who thought orange
meant tired, mad, energetic and calm.
Some also linked alert and grumpy! It reminded th
fire.
happy scared sad excited good
Emotion
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with ORANGE
English Pupils Over 7
ildren in England decided that orange was a
and no pupils linked this with a cold
we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, orange was warm or hot. In the
‘other’ category were one or two pupils who thought orange
Some also linked alert and grumpy! It reminded them of
good other
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Overall, the children in England decided that purple was a
happy or sad emotion which reminded them or being excite
The emotions varied greatly for purple and this is why we
have lots of pupils in the ‘other’ category.
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, purple was happy, excited or
sad. In the ‘other’ category
thought purple meant relaxed, surprised, kind, loved, sleepy
and confused. The list went on!
It reminded them of Lent and Easter too.
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happy excited
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ildren in England decided that purple was a
happy or sad emotion which reminded them or being excite
The emotions varied greatly for purple and this is why we
have lots of pupils in the ‘other’ category.
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, purple was happy, excited or
sad. In the ‘other’ category were one or two pupils who
thought purple meant relaxed, surprised, kind, loved, sleepy
and confused. The list went on!
It reminded them of Lent and Easter too.
excited sad dark good calm scared other
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with PURPLE
English Pupils Over 7
ildren in England decided that purple was a
happy or sad emotion which reminded them or being excited.
The emotions varied greatly for purple and this is why we
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, purple was happy, excited or
were one or two pupils who
thought purple meant relaxed, surprised, kind, loved, sleepy
other
Graph to show the emotions the children linked
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Overall, the children in England decided that yellow was a
happy colour. They often linked it with the sun.
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often,
the ‘other’ category were one or
yellow meant calm, proud, loved, bright and scared.
Overall, yellow was seen to be bright and a symbol of
happiness.
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ildren in England decided that yellow was a
They often linked it with the sun.
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
2) believed that, most often, yellow was a happy
the ‘other’ category were one or two pupils who thought
yellow meant calm, proud, loved, bright and scared.
Overall, yellow was seen to be bright and a symbol of
hot happy excited otherEmotion
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to YELLOW
English Pupils Over 7
ildren in England decided that yellow was a
In the chart, we can see that our over 7 children (Key Stage
colour. In
two pupils who thought
yellow meant calm, proud, loved, bright and scared.
Overall, yellow was seen to be bright and a symbol of
other
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