How to Create a Productive Study Space for Kids
With all that energy bouncing around inside them, encouraging kids to sit down and study can be an uphill battle. However, with a few tips and tricks, it's possible to create a calming, designated study space where even the most energetic students can find their groove.
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The first step in creating a calming study space for your child is to find an area in the home away from distraction. A corner in their bedroom or a spare room away from the hustle and bustle of the lounge room, kitchen and lure of the television, is perfect.
Let’s dive into a few tips and tricks to create a space for living and learning!
Colours:
When it comes to decorating a study space for your child, colour plays an important role. Soft colours are safe colours, and white is a great place to start. White and similarly neutral colours are universally utilised in classrooms because they’re simple, fresh and mimic a blank canvas that fosters creativity. Neutral walls also offer the perfect opportunity to combine bold patterns and colours! Coloured and patterned blinds and curtains are a joy to pair together. For full student satisfaction (and a very unique perspective), let your child play a part in the decision-making process. Not only will they appreciate your respect of their thoughts, but they’ll feel much more at home in their study space if they’ve contributed to the design!
Organisation:
Any parent will tell you it can be a tough task to keep kids organised and focused. Supplying their study space with organisational tools like shelves and storage not only keeps all their essentials within reach but will (hopefully) motivate them to keep the space tidy!
Calendar:
After all, a plan without a goal is just a wish! A calendar is a great way to keep track of upcoming tests and plan out study times. Plus, by breaking down projects into manageable chunks and making note of due dates, your child won’t find themselves overwhelmed.
Bulletin board:
Did your child get a great mark on a test? Perhaps a merit certificate for their good work? Then show it off! By pinning up all the things that make your child proud on a bulletin board within view, it will motivate them to keep up their study and feel good about their achievements.
Music:
Music has been shown to improve both productivity and cognitive performance, especially in children. Listening to music while completing a task like studying helps students stay focused and productive. Though, it’s important to keep in mind that these perks only apply to classical or instrumental music! Leave the top 40 pop hits for another time.
Snacks:
It takes a little fuel to keep the fire burning! A mix of protein, carbs and fats will help students power through study sessions. The healthier the better, so a snack like apple slices and peanut butter will really hit the spot.
Fresh air and ample light is a fantastic way to ensure your child's study space remains calm and productive. With the right window treatment, it'll make the area all the more appealing for your child, and you'll see the difference in their work!
Here are a couple of our window treatment tips to breathe new light, air and energy into your child’s dream study space.
- For a functional window treatment that allows the free flow of air into your home while protecting your furnishings and carpets from harsh sunlight, you can’t go past plantation shutters.
- The insulating properties of plantations make them a great investment for both the home and your comfort. They keep the heat out in summer and retain the heat in winter to make sure your child’s study space is comfortable year-round.
- Children thrive from stimulation, so make your window treatments stimulating! A change in aesthetic can revitalise a space and as it's where your child will be doing their best thinking, don't get stuck with anything that can’t be customised!
- A great way to mix up the look of plantations is to pair them with curtains. The design flexibility that comes with adding curtains to your window treatment permits endless possibilities of shades and colours that keep your child’s study space fresh and functional for long after the school day has finished.
ABC Blinds range of sheers are a great choice for a study space, as their semi see-through fabric offers soft, comforting lighting that promotes focus and attention.
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