“Although there is a trend to provide eye-popping bright colors or bold primary colors in early childhood environments, a palette of neutral colors and/ or colors from nature can be more conducive to learning and to promoting a sense of calm. A subtler background allows the materials to stand out and attract the child’s interest.” (source: The International Montessori Council) Yep, our child’s playroom is composed of simple, natural colors. The hope, according to the Montessori approach to learn