8 Tips to Create The Perfect Home School Environment
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In times of uncertainty, children need a space that helps them feel safe, secure, and motivated to work. Schooling kids at home can be challenging, even when not faced with today’s issues, so as a parent, it is important that we set the foundation to help make this experience as easy, and rewarding as possible.
The first step in helping to create an easy transition from the classroom to home is designating a space, or areas within your home, that will allow children to work freely, and without distraction. If you’re huddled together in a cramped and cluttered corner of a room, or have to move books and supplies off of the table multiple times a day, kids won’t get a true sense of the “school environment.” Modifying your home to create a peaceful and inspiring environment can help both the parent and child, to be successful.
Here are some additional ideas that you can use to help create the perfect home school environment!
Large space. Be sure to give kids enough room. A bedroom needs to be big enough to fit desks, bookshelves, learning centers, open floor space, and the other things you’re going to want. Select a room that has enough room to walk around in and spread out.
Windows for natural light. Light and bright spaces are generally better for learning and creativity. However, it’s a good idea to have blinds or shades, so that the room doesn’t get too hot later in the day.
Lots of colors. You don’t need to paint walls like a Crayola box to have a colorful and inspiring classroom. Colors can be on storage bins, throw pillows, artwork, maps, and more. But be sure your room has a bright and cheery vibe.
Wall space for a whiteboard, art displays, and posters. Kids will enjoy seeing their work displayed. A whiteboard can be useful for working out problems and displaying a daily schedule.
Outdoor learning spot. One of the advantages of homeschooling is the ability to learn outside when the weather is nice. Create a relaxing outdoor spot for reading and outdoor activities.
A place for everything. Keeping your classroom clean and tidy is important for learning and productivity. Be sure to incorporate lots of storage and organization to keep clutter to a minimum.
Tables and chairs. Whether it’s a large table or individual desks, each child should have their own workspace. Be sure it’s big enough so books, computers, and paper can spread out.
Alternative seating. My daughter's teacher used this in her own classroom, and it was a huge success. If you have a restless learner, yoga balls, bean bags, and other types of alternative seating might help absorb some of that energy, and focus attention on the task at hand.
At the end of the day remember you aren't a trained professional, but simply a parent doing the very best they can!
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