How to organize the study area for children
If possible, each child should have their own space to study, because their level of concentration will be greater. Therefore, even if the brothers have to share a room, they can create different spaces. Each of them must have a different place where they can do their homework. While schedules and s
If possible, each child should have their own space to study, because their level of concentration will be greater. Therefore, even if the brothers have to share a room, they can create different spaces. Each of them must have a different place where they can do their homework.
While schedules and study routine is important, it is also important, and a lot, that children are comfortable when doing the exercises and studying. Lighting, organization and cleanliness are key to achieving an adequate place of study.
Six keys to get a study area for the child
- To take advantage of natural light, place the study area as close as possible to the window. As a lighting system in the work area, use lamps that provide the necessary light (about 60w) and place them to the left if you are right-handed and to the right if you are left-handed, to avoid shadows.
- When you go to place the table under the window you have to take into account the radiator, which is usually also in that area. Sometimes its height is too high to place the table on top. The surface of the table should be at chest height and the arms rest comfortably on it.
- The chair must allow a correct posture. The feet should rest on the floor or on a footrest, the back should be straight and well supported (you can place a lumbar support cushion) and the legs form a 90 ° angle with respect to the hip. If you have wheels you may have to use the brake if the child is very small
- The use of a desktop or laptop computer is practically essential nowadays, especially when children are older. Calculate that the workspace must be large enough to work with it. The width of the table will be at least 60 cm.
- Both the lamp and the computer are going to need a plug nearby. Try to avoid accidents and trips with loose cables.
- To maintain order and have everything close, use auxiliary storage spaces such as shelves, organizers, boxes, baskets, paper basket ... A clear workspace helps to maintain concentration.
