Use these colors when writing on self-made posters, white boards, or overheads. Try background colors of yellow or orange for posters or to brighten the room. Allow students to use various thin point markers when taking notes to help with recalling the information at a later time. The brain can recall something written in a certain color, and then can remember the written information at a more rapid rate by making connections. If not, then use some variety to help encourage the brain's natural learning abilities.
Unexpected affirmations make everyone feel positive.
Opponents have taunted that the world is not a touchy, feel good place therefore we should not impose this way of thinking on our students. There is a fine line between throwing up a word of the week and promoting a positive learning environment for our students that does nurture educational growth. However, like other aspects that become procedural, these messages need to be rotated often. A strategy is to find a partner to switch motivational signs or posters with in your grade level, department, or school. Water consumption is imperative in our students.