Colouring Activities

Why colour?

Memorising information is an important part of learning, and something that not many people enjoy. Anything that improves your memory and makes learning more enjoyable will help you succeed in your studies. In the Introduction of Great Ways to Learn Anatomy & Physiology you can explore many ways to help your memory. Here you can try out different colouring activities that can improve your memory and relax your mind.

How does colour positively affect memory?

Colour positively affects all aspects of memory: short-term memory, long-term memory and retrieval of information. Colour can stimulate different areas of the brain to improve cognitive functions, such as concentration, motivation and creativity.

The human mind loves to make connections, and colour can be used effectively to create associations between things: this is why we highly recommend highlighting important information and colour-coding similar types of information.

How does colouring-in help?

Mindful colouring has been shown to benefit your mental health: it can relax your brain by inducing a calm but focussed state of mind, similar to meditation. It can reduce study stress and anxiety, as well as improving your sleep, vision and motor skills.

In this collection of activities, we have included some creative and playful anatomy drawings to colour in – these are for your pleasure and relaxation.