Creating A Homework Space for Kids
The growing trend of homework being handed out to nearly all ages makes the homework space in your home even more important. So we’ve created some great ideas and designs that will help keep your child focused and on task.
The Science of a Great Workspace
One of the biggest impacts you can have on your space is to add a green plant or two. Research has repeatedly shown that the presence of plants has a wide range of benefits including helping people recover from demanding activities and lowering stress levels.
Get Organized… or not?
Contrary to popular beliefs there’s a lot of science that says a messy desk is good for you. Eric Abrahamson – co-author of A Perfect Mess: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder – who says people with highly ordered desks often struggle to find things because their filing systems are so complicated.
We don’t suggest that your child leave his or her workspace a mess after their work is done but while their brains are focused on completing tasks having things spread out all over the place isn’t actually a bad thing.
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” Albert Einstein
Seating and Posture
It’s important that your child has good posture while doing their work, did you know that when your head is leaned forward it creates 60 pounds of force on your neck? That can be a real distraction!
If their working on a computer or laptop try to get the screen as close to eye level as possible.
Add Some Color
Color has a big influence on our mood and emotions. Blues and greens have been shown to increase creativity and have a calming effect.
Regardless of how your space is designed it’s important that your child have a cheerful encouraging environment. Homework can be frustrating and sometimes stressful, having a setting filled with reassurance and positivity is important.
SOURCE: D&Y Design Group www.dy-designgroup.com
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