Well – autumn has started, and with it the school routine. With the onset of the school year schoolchildren get a lot of stress on the body. And if at school in the classroom for the posture of teachers watch, the choice of the correct, competently arranged place for classes at home – it is solely the task of parents.
But, unfortunately, adults do not always pay proper attention to the arrangement of the workplace, often children do homework on the bed, kitchen or even on the floor. And from this significantly affects not only the health of schoolchildren, but also the success. After all, properly selected furniture and successful decoration could set the schoolchildren up for creative productive work.
Therefore, today we have collected 5 recommendations for parents who want to make homework comfortable and effective.
What recommendations should be adhered to, creating a workplace for a schoolchild?
1. COMFORTABLE FURNITURE.
Parents should remember that a desk and chair are not just furniture, but a living space for a child, where they spend a lot of time. Incorrectly chosen height of a chair or unfortunate configuration of a desk threatens much more problems than the usual discomfort.
2. PROPER LIGHTING
The best lighting is a combination of natural and artificial light, with a predominance of the former. The workplace of a right-handed person should be illuminated on the left and the workplace of a left-handed person on the right.
Often a child’s desk is placed in front of a window. But with such an arrangement direct light is reflected from the sheets of a notebook and eyes get tired. But if there is no other way out, place the table at some distance, at least 40-50 cm.
3. STORAGE SYSTEMS
It is also worth thinking about where books, notebooks, stationery and other school supplies will be stored. Give preference to furniture that has drawers for storage, or which are completed with additional modules (drawers on wheels, attached dressers).
4. NECESSARY SMALL THINGS
Having installed a desk, lamp and shelves, you should not forget about other useful things.
On the table must be a stationery set, or at least a glass for pens, pencils, rulers and everything else.
You should also buy a child a globe – it will be useful and interesting entertainment for the child. And you can hang a map on the wall in front of the table.
Instead of the usual scissors or paper clips, you can pick up accessories of unusual shapes or colors.
5. SAFETY
For your child’s workplace, choose furniture that has rounded corners or overlays. Preference should be given to chairs that have mechanical or automatic stoppers that block the wheels. In addition, pay attention to quality – the furniture should be made of durable materials that are safe and non-toxic for the child’s health.