The workspace is an important area of our lives. If it is organized and uncluttered we are likely to be much more productive as per scientific studies conducted. It is easy to extend this to the work station for a child in homeschool. The student’s work station is likely to influence how well, or badly the student does his or her work. What all do you need to have in an ideal work station for your homeschool student?
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Let them have their own individual space
The work station where they are expected to do their studies should be for them individually. An individual study desk is naturally the easiest way to provide this. Now let them decide what all they need to have on the study desk and in its drawers so that they can do their work well.
Wall mounted work stations to save space
No place for individual study desks in the room? Wall mount the kind that have hinged shelves which can unfold and form a study area. Add a few built in holders where basic equipment can be stored and include a common book rack where each child has their own shelf to store books and note books that are used daily.
A Noticeboard is a nice touch
Use a cork board, black board or white board as a notice board in the homeschool classroom. Here you can go for smaller individualized boards one per child, or just use a huge one and section it out per child. This is where all instructions can be posted for the child to follow. It can also serve as a place for the child to showcase his or her creativity. Either way it adds a nice touch and can be a very useful teaching tool.
Wall Hung Pockets
There are a million things, both big and small, that your child needs to store. Color pens, crayons, pencils, eraser, sharpeners, glue tubes, ribbons, craft stuff and so much more. By having a huge set of wall hung pockets that are well labeled you can help your child organize their stuff better. With all their belongings so well organized they no longer will have the excuse, “but I can’t find …”
Article Inspiration: About Homeschooling
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