Teachers already know that visual learning works. According to a study in the Journal of Education and Practice(Meyer, 2014), visuals increase student retention by up to 65% compared to text alone. But the colors in those visuals play an equally powerful — and often overlooked — role in shaping how students think, feel, and learn.

This blog explores how color psychology in classrooms affects focus, creativity, and behavior, with a focus on posters and visual displays that teachers can use to boost engagement.