Being a mother of two young children in the US, I understand how the school system works. After watching my kids struggle to get up in the morning just to catch the bus only to come back home in the evening, too exhausted to do their homework peacefully, I started toying with the idea of home schooling. Once I learned how to go about it after seeking advice from educational experts (www.aophomeschooling.com), it was time to start thinking about organizing the study area.
One challenge that you will encounter when homeschooling your children is that it can be quite confusing for them in the beginning. They will have a hard time getting used to the idea of their home being their school as well. That is why it is very important to create an environment conducive to learning. The greatest benefit that comes with homeschooling is the fact that you can come up with a tailor made curriculum for your children. For instance, if your faith is an important part of your life, as it is for my family, finding a christian homeschool curriculum was important.
First, you need to set aside a room for this specific purpose, or at least a study area that resembles a classroom. If the atmosphere is right, your child will perceive the room more as a classroom than just another room at home.
Here a few tips that came in handy when I set up a classroom for my kids:
Choose an Ideal Room or Space
If your house has enough rooms, you can convert one into a study room for the kids. Choose one that does not have a view of the street so that the children do not get distracted by traffic or other activities. On the other hand, if you have only a few rooms, you can create space within one particular room. It should still be a room with no distractions like television and toys. You can put up educational pictures and charts on the wall such as a map of the world or charts about science and animals.
Provide Adequate Working Space
When I starting setting up the study area I realized my small dining table simply could not do, so I went out and purchased one that was more suitable. I opted for a bigger table that was low enough for my children to use without straining. Considering that coloring and painting is part of their learning, I needed a table big enough to accommodate all the materials that they use.
Have a Book Shelf or Supply Closet
Children use a lot of equipment and materials during class time and all these supplies should be stored neatly. I personally visited my local used furniture shop and was lucky to find a good shelf that has compartments for books and other materials such as pens, brushes and crayons.
Some of the materials you will need to get include;
Pencils, pencil sharpener
Crayons, markers
Erasers, compasses, & rulers
Paint brushes and smocks
Paint stamps, glue, & scissors
Construction paper
Pen organizers
Trash & recycle bins
If you follow these tips and do the best you can to provide the perfect environment for learning, homeschooling your children will have very positive results.
One challenge that you will encounter when homeschooling your children is that it can be quite confusing for them in the beginning. They will have a hard time getting used to the idea of their home being their school as well. That is why it is very important to create an environment conducive to learning. The greatest benefit that comes with homeschooling is the fact that you can come up with a tailor made curriculum for your children. For instance, if your faith is an important part of your life, as it is for my family, finding a christian homeschool curriculum was important.
First, you need to set aside a room for this specific purpose, or at least a study area that resembles a classroom. If the atmosphere is right, your child will perceive the room more as a classroom than just another room at home.
Here a few tips that came in handy when I set up a classroom for my kids:
Choose an Ideal Room or Space
If your house has enough rooms, you can convert one into a study room for the kids. Choose one that does not have a view of the street so that the children do not get distracted by traffic or other activities. On the other hand, if you have only a few rooms, you can create space within one particular room. It should still be a room with no distractions like television and toys. You can put up educational pictures and charts on the wall such as a map of the world or charts about science and animals.
Provide Adequate Working Space
When I starting setting up the study area I realized my small dining table simply could not do, so I went out and purchased one that was more suitable. I opted for a bigger table that was low enough for my children to use without straining. Considering that coloring and painting is part of their learning, I needed a table big enough to accommodate all the materials that they use.
Have a Book Shelf or Supply Closet
Children use a lot of equipment and materials during class time and all these supplies should be stored neatly. I personally visited my local used furniture shop and was lucky to find a good shelf that has compartments for books and other materials such as pens, brushes and crayons.
Some of the materials you will need to get include;
Pencils, pencil sharpener
Crayons, markers
Erasers, compasses, & rulers
Paint brushes and smocks
Paint stamps, glue, & scissors
Construction paper
Pen organizers
Trash & recycle bins
If you follow these tips and do the best you can to provide the perfect environment for learning, homeschooling your children will have very positive results.
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