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CREATE A HOWEWORK ZONE

CREATE A HOWEWORK ZONE

Date: 2016-01-29
It's a new school year - which makes it the perfect time to set up an organised and inspiring space for the kids to do their homework

So many homework stations face a wall or get tucked into an uninspiring corner. Yes, place them in a quiet spot away from the TV and other distractions, but consider setting up near a window. The natural light that floods in will illuminate your child's work and make doing homework a bit more enjoyable. As for the colour scheme, stick to a simple one (too much colour can be distracting and affect concentration). You can always add pops of colour with stationery, wall displays and desk lamps.

'A place for everything and everything in its place' is what you're aiming for here. Scale storage to the size of the desk and pare down essentials to what you really need. Use kitchen cutlery trays in drawers to sort pens, pencils, scissors, staplers and the like, and let open shelving house textbooks, files, folders and binders.

The wall space above your child's desk is where you can really get organised. From framed cork-boards and chalkboards, to fabric-covered noticeboards and a row of colourful clipboards, there are a multitude of things you can hang to hold assignments, activity reminders, to-do lists and exam timetables.

While you need some kind of calendar and schedule, don't forget to also set aside room to display some of your child's artwork, awards and a motivational quote or two, so this space isn't all about deadlines but also goals and achievements. You can also add a clock or quirky timer to help your child to manage his or her tasks better.