An organised homework desk will go a long way in helping your child get their work done stress-free and in a quicker amount of time. Having a special location for everything will mean your kid won’t have to spend hours looking for the tools needed to get their work done.
Here are eight really great ideas for an organised homework space:
Make use of empty jam jars
Don’t throw away empty jam jars. Instead, use them to organise your child’s pens, pencils, rubbers and rulers. They are also handy to store paint brushes and little fiddly bits like paper clips and staples.
Homework calendar
A homework calendar just above the desk is a helpful way to remind your child what assignments are due and when. It is also handy for writing in when they have exams coming up so they can track how many days they have to study.
Bin
A bin beside the desk will mean they won’t have to get up if they need to sharpen a pencil or throw rubbish out.
Shelves
Shelves above or beside the desk for school books or other reference materials will mean your child won’t have a pile of books taking up limited desk space. It is also handy for knowing where everything is so they won’t have to run around looking for stuff.
Letter storage
Letter storage bins are great for storing notes or any other important scraps of paper your child needs regularly.
Have drawers on desk
When getting a study desk for your child try to buy one with drawers. They are handy for storing your child’s laptop and charger. They will also help to keep the laptop off the desk which can often be a huge distraction.
Tidy away wires
Wires under the desk can get in the way and there is also the possibility of accidently pulling one out. Make sure all wires such as the lamp are secured against the wall away from feet.
Folders
Folders are great for hand written notes and other important pages that can easily go missing. Have a folder for each subject, label it correctly and neatly stack them on shelves or beside the desk. This will save your child some time when it comes to searching for that vital piece of paper.
