It can be tough enough getting your kids to do their homework without setting aside a space for them to do it in. There are too many distractions out there for kids and they’re often bored after all their school work. Messing around and having fun is much more of a priority than yet more work.
What you need to do is create an ideal study space for them that keeps them inspired and creative. Set up the right colours, the right desk, and a super comfortable chair and you can create a real air of productivity. Here’s how you create the right study area for your child.
Storage
Your kid’s bedroom needs to have a lot of storage space and the same applies to their study area. You need room for all their textbooks, schoolbooks, stationary and tools. The best way to get all the storage space you need is smart storage.
You definitely need to get some drawers. Pack away the stationary, study notes and calculators away in drawers so they aren’t cluttering up the desk. You can also paint the drawers to make them more thematic.
It’s also important that you get a bookshelf or two to keep all the books put away neatly. They also allow you to make proper use of vertical space. Either put up some shelving or find a bookcase.
Space is becoming a real issue with modern homes so how you se the storage space you have is super important.
Concentration Friendly Colours
It’s been proven that different colours are able to create different psychological reactions. Colours can affect our mood and our emotions. Colours can even help us concentrate.
The best colour to go with to promote concentration and productivity is blue. Blue soothes us and helps us focus. It keeps us calm and is the ideal colour for a study space.
Orange is another good colour. Orange is said to promote creativity and productivity. It creates warm feelings and emotions. It’s also a fun colour but you should avoid mixing it with black.
Yellow, one half of orange, is also a good colour for creativity. It also fosters a feeling of optimism. Yellow is the best colour for children working on an art project or an essay. Yellow is definitely a creative colour.
Whatever colour you go with it also needs to fit the theme of the bedroom. Use blue, orange and yellow if it really fits in with the theme of the room and paint the walls. If not then you can use things like cushions or paint the furniture in the study area these colours.
Get a Good Quality Desk
For children to study properly they need to be comfortable. It’s important to get a table and chair that promotes comfort as much as ergonomics.
To get a comfortable desk stick with one that is made from strong wood. Research what desks are out there before making a choice. Consider how old your child is as well as how much space they have for a desk. It should be a sturdy one that can last them for years to come. Also consider how tall your child is and don’t get a desk that’s too high up for them.
Chairs can add a touch of fun and colour to your child’s study area but it still needs to be comfortable. It’s a good idea to get a chair with an adjustable height. Your child is obviously going to grow and their chair needs to grow with them. Don’t neglect comfort either. Find a chair that is comfortable or add your own cushions.
The Climate
In order to make sure your child is really comfortable when studying you should consider the climate of the room. It needs to be just right.
You should also consider how warm the natural light coming in through the window is going to make things. There may be enough warmth from natural means for you to forego getting a heater. Or perhaps things are too warm and you need to get a fan. A fan is a great way to keep your children cool in the hot months.
You can consider getting an air condition but you should always try and find natural ways to heat or cool a room. Overall you want to create a room that is neither too hot nor too cold.
Lighting itself is another important factor. The room needs to be well lit. It should also be free of distractions that can stop your child from working. Put the desk in the right position to stop them being distracted and put up motivational posters so that, if they are distracted, they’re at least distracted by something worth looking at.
Creating the right study space for your child is the key to getting them to study. So don’t neglect it!
