FREE Sub Plan: Colors in Marketing
- Ashlyn Brown
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
Every teacher knows the stress of being out for a day and scrambling to leave something meaningful (but still easy-to-implement) for a substitute. That’s why we’ve created a ready-to-use sub plan that not only saves you time but also engages your students with real-world business and marketing concepts.
Colors are everywhere- on the clothes we wear, the apps we scroll, and the brands we recognize instantly. Students may not realize it, but companies spend millions deciding whether their logo should be red (exciting), blue (trustworthy), or green (fresh and natural). This makes color psychology one of the easiest ways to connect classroom learning to the world students live in every day.
What’s Inside the Sub Plan
This no-prep worksheet walks students through:
✅ A simple breakdown of what different colors communicate in advertising
✅ A “Color Hunt” activity where they research real brands
✅ A creative task where they design their own product and choose its brand colors
Best part? All students need is a device with internet access, paper, and something to write with. The sub (or you!) can run the lesson without any prep time.
How to Use It
Perfect for emergency sub days
Great filler lesson before or after a holiday break
A fun way to introduce marketing, advertising, or entrepreneurship units
Engaging for students who love creativity, art, or design
Get the Free Download
We’ve designed a printable worksheet (PDF) that’s classroom-ready and aligned with our Reach and Teach mission of real-world learning.
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👉 Download the free sub plan today and keep it in your back pocket for the next time you need a stress-free day!
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