If you have a little space.
A little Space can go a long way. You may not be able to dedicate an entire room, or even most of a room to a study area for your children. You can however add a few features to an existing room, making it a great place to study and do homework. One of the best places to set up a homework area is in a dining room or eating nook. Children are able to work on homework in an inviting area without needing additional tables or chairs added to the home. Young elementary age children may need to use a booster to be at the proper height for writing. A small bookshelf can be added to the eating area to hold books and school supplies. Or existing cabinetry can store these same items. This same concept can be used in other rooms of the home. By adding just a few elements you can convert a section of the room into a study area for your family.
Items to consider adding.
A Bookshelf
A portable File Unit or accordion fie
Books
Schools supplies in plastic buckets with lids.
A small calendar or a binder calendar system.
Benefits of some space.
Having just enough space means that you’ll be able to have the things your child needs to study, without having an excess of items that really aren’t needed. If your Homework area is in family common areas, you will probably be able to give the necessary supervision while still performing other duties in the home. With good organization even a small amount of space can serve a family well.
Pitfalls to avoid.
Depending on where you’ve set up your study area, you may still have to address some of the concerns of people who have a lot of space, or no space. Make sure that if you’re setting up an area in a place in your home that is secluded, i.e. A bedroom, separate office, etc. that you realize that students will still need supervision. If you decide to include a computer connected to the internet in a separate part of your home, be aware of the need for internet safety and education for your children. One of the best ways to protect your family is to keep any computers connected to the internet located in a central area of the home. If instead your section for studying is going to be in common areas of your home, it will be necessary to limit distractions during homework and study time. Make your home a T.V. and stereo free zone during homework time.
