Whether your children are working on Common Core State Standards test prep for the the exams coming up this spring or simply doing their math worksheets, setting up an area specifically for them to do their homework is a good idea. A dedicated homework space will ideally help them focus on the task at hand and do their work efficiently and successfully. Here's how to set up a homework or study spot for your children to use:
Keep supplies handy
One of the most important parts of setting up a productive study spot is ensuring it's completely stocked with whatever supplies your children may need. Keep pens, pencils, paper, highlighters, a calculator, a ruler, markers and anything else your children could use. That way, they'll be able to focus on their work without having to get up for supplies regularly.
Get rid of distractions
While you won't ever be able to rid a room entirely of distractions, you should make the study spot relatively secluded from sights and sounds they may find more exciting than their homework. Keep the homework area away from the TV and make sure their work area is completely clear of clutter.
Consider a computer
By the middle of elementary school, the Common Core State Standards require students to start developing keyboarding skills. In fact, in the third grade Standards, students should begin learning to produce writing using a keyboard, and in the fourth grade, students are expected to use the Internet and their keyboarding skills to type at least one full page in a sitting. For this reason, it may be a good idea to provide a computer in your children's study area. The more versed they are in the basic technology they'll need to know later on, the easier it will be for them to stay ahead of the curve.
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