Soothing Classroom Lights

May 09, 2007

Susan Kidd, a special education teacher at Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Kentucky

To help take the edge off of the harsh, industrial, fluorescent lights, I take blue theatrical gels and cover over some of the tiled ceiling lights. Since blue is a calming color, covering the lights helps create a more tranquil environment for students who might otherwise be over stimulated.