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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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

Emotion

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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

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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

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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

Emotion

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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

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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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%

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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

Emotion

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with PURPLE

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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

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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

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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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