What should be the child's workplace

Planning a nursery is not an easy task in principle. Here you have to pay close attention to every corner, but still, the organization of the workplace is of particular difficulty.

When planning its design, it is necessary to take into account the aspects of zoning, choose relevant furniture, organize lighting correctly and solve a bunch of other issues. As practice has shown, the main difficulties arise not with the development of the interior solution itself, but with the dilemma of how to make the children's workplace both comfortable and organized. Let's try to solve this problem together.

Approach to the question

The main thing that you will have to work hard on, equipping the training area, is over its ergonomics. Here everything should be adapted for comfortable study and stimulate the process. But plunging into the selection of details, do not forget to ask how your child sees his workplace. This is very important in the psychological aspect.

The child's own opinion about how some objects, rooms, things should look like begins to form even in kindergarten. Naturally, the decision on the appearance of the student's corner is yours, but if you want the child to do homework with pleasure, try to recreate an interesting design for him in this area. This can only be done by taking into account the wishes of the young student. Look for a compromise in the thematic solution of the workplace. Knowing the preferences and hobbies of the child will help in this.

The second important point will be elementary convenience. A chair and a table with a margin "for growth" is not a way out. Uncomfortable furniture coupled with poor lighting will lead to health problems. It is possible to avoid problems with the spine and vision only by knowing the rules for organizing the training area.

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Children's workplace: arrangement rules

Step 1. Zoning

The first thing you will encounter when organizing a working corner is the choice of a place and its zoning. With the right decision, the student will be isolated from all the temptations in the nursery and will be able to focus directly on the work process.

This does not mean that the child should be driven into a dead corner, enclosing the area with a stationary partition. Closed space can adversely affect performance. It is better to use for these purposes:

1. Mobile screen.

2. Curtain.

3. Open shelving.

As for the choice of the place for organizing the study area, then, for obvious reasons, the best option would be the section of the room by the window.

Step 2. We put the table

If possible, the table should be placed with the left end facing the window. For left-handers, this rule is just the opposite. They need the light to fall from the right, therefore, the table will have to be turned 180o. It is desirable that the wall at the same time be behind the child, and not loomed before his eyes.

An adequate solution would be to install a table in front of a window.

In principle, there is always an opportunity to successfully arrange one table in the nursery, but what if there are two students? In this case, there are also several schemes for arranging a children's workplace. Tables can be placed:

1. Single row.

2. Parallel.

3. L-shaped.

Everything will depend on the layout of the room itself and the number of windows in it.

With a single-row layout between the tables of children, you can make a passage or separate them with a piece of furniture, a screen, etc. This step will help the students not to distract each other from the work.

With parallel tables for the same purpose, it is enough just to put the children with their backs to each other.

In the L-shaped scheme, it is not necessary to use two separate tables. You can buy one corner.

Step 3. Table selection

Design

"The presence of a toy in a children's workplace will create a specific mood that does not correspond to the tasks in any way"

The main point in choosing a table is its appropriateness for the age of the child. If you plan to install a computer in the work area, take it to a separate table. Why? The problem is in the children's perception of this accessory. They look at the computer as a means of entertainment and define it, especially at an early age, as a toy. The presence of a toy in a children's workplace will create a specific mood that does not correspond to the tasks set. In addition, a desktop computer requires a custom-design table with a sliding keyboard panel and other nuances. In a small area, it is permissible to use a corner table, which allows you to allocate an area for writing and installing a laptop.

When choosing a desk model, look for options with countertop correction. It will be much more convenient for the child to write if it can be installed with an inclination. At such a table it will be much more comfortable to draw and draw.

Dimensions

The table should have proportions suitable for your child. Such a model can be considered an option where the tabletop is located just below the level of the chest and sitting at which the child has the opportunity to comfortably lean on it with his elbows, without raising his shoulders up and without slouching. For kids, with a height of up to 120 cm, tables up to 52 cm high should be looked after. For teenagers, designs up to 61 cm high are suitable. The “adult” standard is tables 75 cm high.

The ideal table model is considered to be a transformable design with the ability to adjust the height of the table top and adjust its position. This is a purchase for the ages. For such a children's workplace, your child will not only finish school, but will also be engaged as a student.

Material

Do not chase exotic and do not become hostages of interior style. Do not take your child glass or plastic tables. In addition to appearing fragile, they are actually cold and have a slippery surface. It is better to remain conservative in this matter and buy a standard wooden model of good quality. When inspecting the product of interest, pay attention that it does not have cracks, untreated areas, traces of glue and other defects. The reason to leave the table in the store is an unpleasant smell emanating from it. As a temporary option, an economy class table made of chipboard can be purchased.

Do not experiment with the design. Take a standard rectangular table that stands firmly on legs, has a back panel and a built-in cabinet.

In a small nursery, where the installation of a regular table is problematic, you can solve the issue of arranging a children's work area in other ways. For example, having converted into a study table, a window sill.

This is done by replacing the standard window sill with a deeper countertop. Under it, you can place a free-standing mobile cabinet. In the surface of the improvised table, closer to the window, a series of holes must be made. This is necessary to ensure proper ventilation of the area. In the cold season, the heat coming from the radiators will not allow the window to fog up and mold. For such a specific workplace, you will have to purchase a transforming chair, with seat height adjustment and, possibly, a footrest. The last can serve as a low bench or even books.

An interesting option would be a folding table attached to the wall. The folding cover of a sideboard or bureau can replace a full-fledged table.

Step 4. Choosing a Chair

The child will spend a lot of time at the desktop, so he should be comfortable sitting. Stools, poufs, soft chairs are not suitable for this. The chair you want should have a rigid back that has a slight curve to allow the child's back to fit snugly against it. The design of the model should not have armrests. From a medical point of view, the optimal solution would be an orthopedic chair or a regular chair, without wheels.

Sitting in a properly fitted chair, your child will keep their knees bent at exactly the right angle. At the same time, the feet will stand on the floor completely, and not leaning on the toes. If the last condition is not met, use a stand. A distance of 20 - 30 cm should be maintained between the tabletop and the seat of the chair.

Teach your child how to sit at a child's workplace. Explain to him that he must keep his back straight, not lean to the sides, not lean back and not lean on the table top. There should be at least 8 cm of free space between its edge and the student's chest.

Step 5: Lighting

“Avoid contrasting lighting in a child’s workspace”

After the issue of furniture is resolved, it's time to move on to the organization of lighting. Artificial light must be adjustable. A table lamp should allow directing light fluxes, have a ceiling or lampshade. You can not illuminate the workplace of the child with fluorescent lamps and halogens. Stop at incandescent or sixty-watt LEDs.

The rules for supplying artificial light remain the same as for daylight. For left-handers, the lighting device is placed on the right, for right-handers - on the left.

Avoid contrasting lighting in a child's workplace. In addition to a table lamp, a sconce should be turned on in the room or a chandelier should work with dimmed brightness. This will make the light diffusely soft and prevent children's eyes from getting tired.

If the child's desk is far from the window, for example, located under the loft bed, then you will have to use a table lamp even in the daytime.

Step 6: Organize your storage system

Work productivity is provided by many factors, one of which is the order in the child's workplace. To guide and maintain it, storage systems are called upon, organized in such a way that all items are laid out, as they say, “on the shelves” and at the same time are always in the access zone.

The presence of cabinets and drawers in the table will allow you to place a lot of necessary little things in them. When sorting them, be guided by the principle: the more often the child needs this thing, the closer it should be stored to him.Therefore, in the top drawer of the desktop should be sent:

1. Workbooks.

2. Textbooks.

3. Paints and pencils.

4. Sharpener.

5. Rulers.

6. Erasers.

You can and even need to organize desktop storage systems. Office organizers are perfect for this task. You can put pens, buttons, paper clips in them. Small things can also be stored in transparent plastic containers. The school mini-library can be located on open shelves or in niches.

For the convenience of using the children's workplace, containers and boxes should be signed. This is a great way not only to save time on finding the right accessories, but also to teach the child to maintain order.

Permanently on the desk can:

1. Book stand.

2. Lamp.

3. Office organizer.

4. Clock.

If desired, a trash can can be placed under the table.

Step 7. Working on the decor

Learning and creativity should be interesting. The child will be happy to spend time at the workplace, if he likes it. This means that you will have to deal with its decor in order to personalize the space somewhat. You shouldn't get too carried away with frills. You can add comfort with neutral colors and a small number of decorative elements. The latter should be thematic and carry a semantic load.

A miniature blackboard enclosed in a pretty frame will do. On it you can write a schedule, mark important tasks, place study notes. The accessory can be wooden or cork. Then all of the above will be written on paper, and attached to it with buttons.

You can lay out the necessary information directly on the countertop, under the plexiglass. The actual decoration of the children's workplace will be the globe. In addition to the aesthetic appearance, it will help in the study of geography.

You can decorate the zone with posters and posters with stimulating inscriptions, mottos, phrases. A good solution would be interior letters, as well as numbers, which are not difficult to do on your own. They can be mounted on the wall or placed on shelves and in niches, and it is not at all necessary to do this in an orderly manner.

Step 8. Creative accessories

Instead of boring scissors and office small things, buy your child accessories of unusual shapes and bright colors. It will be much more interesting for a kid to put pens in an organizer shaped like a cheerful hedgehog than in a boring glass and fix abstract sheets with multi-colored paper clips. Interesting accessories are not just money thrown away. This is one way to instill interest in the learning process.

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The emotional side of arranging a children's workplace

Being at the desk should be conducive to calmness and concentrated work. This can provide a color scheme for the design of the zone. The role of colors in the emotional state of a person cannot be ignored. So what shades should you pay special attention to?

Green Spectrum

Shades of green will help create an atmosphere of moderate peace in the work area, not relaxing, but stimulating measured, deliberate actions and inviting reflection. If you remember your school years, you will understand why this color has always dominated the classroom. It is not necessary to make green the background color. It will be enough to enter it in the elements.

yellow spectrum

It is a catalyst for the child's intellectual activity. However, you should not use it in large quantities and in its pure form. He will play his role and appearing in minor accents. Such a “color spot” can be a decorative sun, a bright chair, cups for pencils.

brown spectrum

Its colors are able to stimulate the brain and help focus attention. They should also be added to the decor with dosed accents.

It is better to take neutral colors as the background color of the working area. Beige and white work great. They will be able to emphasize the brightness of furniture and surrounding accessories. There should not be an excess of elements in the color scheme. The tone cacophony, as well as the rainbow painting of the workplace, will not let the child get down to business. He will constantly be distracted from the main work.

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Conclusion

Although the creation of a work corner for a schoolchild is not an easy question, nevertheless, it must be solved, and solved radically, in accordance with all the recommendations of psychologists, doctors and designers. A well-organized children's workplace is the key to healthy physical and mental development. This is not a slogan or a publicity stunt. No one is going to sell you a more expensive table or a super fancy chair for fabulous money. Everything can be modest. The main thing is to do it right. Understand, while arranging the educational area, you are not investing in repairs and furnishings - you are ensuring the future of your baby, but they are not saving on this.

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