How to Make a Study Room for Kids
A dedicated space for learning helps children concentrate better. Doing homework at the table in a busy kitchen or dining room, or at the coffee table in a noisy living room can be distracting. Give kids a study room that is free of distractions and geared toward education to help them stay focused. Whether you start with an empty room or redecorate a space already in use, a kid-friendly study room may help your little scholar bring home the top grade. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Chalkboard paint
- Educational wall decor: posters, pictures, collections
- Chalkboard and/or dry erase board
- Wall clock
- Shelves
- Dictionaries
- Encyclopedias
- Furniture: desk, chair, bookcases, lamps, bench, beanbag and/or recliner
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Put up a chalkboard for doing math. Paint the walls. Neutrals are traditional in any room, but consider other paint colors. Green walls convey calm; red walls, excitement; yellow walls, happiness, according to Bloomsburg University's online graphic design courses. Use chalkboard paint to turn all or part of a wall into a writing surface on which kids can do math or chemistry problems, diagram sentences and brainstorm essay ideas. Or paint a mural: for younger kids, numbers and letters or something fanciful like frogs in a classroom; for older kids, stacks of books or a map of the earth.
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Kids study better in a dedicated learning space. Decorate walls with art that supports the learning theme. Hang framed plant specimens, educational posters and pictures, or shell or insect collections. Put up a chalkboard or dry erase board if you didn't use chalkboard paint. Mount a large wall clock so that kids can keep track of how long they need to study various subjects. Hang shelves on the walls and stock them with dictionaries, encyclopedias and supplies.
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Set up a nook in which kids can practice extracurricular activities. Bring in appropriate furniture. Purchase a desk with plenty of drawers for storage or, if you reuse an old desk, place stackable shelves on it and a small two-drawer filing cabinet underneath. Set up two study stations if more than one child will use the room. Provide a comfortable chair at the desk. Finally, bring in bookcases, lamps for adequate lighting and, since kids might not always want to sit at a desk, add a bench, beanbag or comfy recliner and small table.
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Set up a nook for kids to rehearse their music or practice their art if they take part in extracurricular activities such as band or painting. This might be a separate, smaller room with a comfortable chair and a music stand for budding musicians, to give them the privacy and freedom to make mistakes while not disturbing other students. An artist might draw inspiration with an easel or table placed by a window and all his supplies in cabinets nearby.
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Tips & Warnings
You can find furniture made especially for kids, with bright colors, in fun shapes, and even with sports or other themes.
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