It’s back to school time and more important than ever to have a designated spot in your home for kids to do their homework. Here are a few tips to create a well organized, comfortable and functional homework station:
- Find a quiet place in the house. We recommend a nook in a low traffic room where there is less noise. It could be their bedroom, the basement, a music room or bonus room. Avoid the kitchen which is usually full of distraction and noise.
- Use a desk or table with enough space to spread out.
- Use drawer organizers or turntables to organize supplies like pencils & pens, colored pencils and rulers. A basket or tray helps to contain loose papers.
- Provide a comfortable chair to sit in.
- Make sure it’s as clutter free and visually pleasing as possible.
- Purchase a timer that they can set to work for 20 minutes. When the time is up they can take a break, grab a snack and move around. We love this visual timer.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy school year!