The importance of creating a fun learning space for kids

As a parent or teacher, it makes sense that we would want to create a learning space or creative area for our kids to express themselves. Countless studies have shown the importance of neuroscience and education and the importance of a good study environment.

Not only that but allowing kids to do homework or art wherever they want can get chaotic and messy. Keeping the mess and the kids confined to a special area can help to contain a lot of the destructive aftermath that comes with playtime.

Creativity is Messy and I am VERY Creative

Decorating a child’s study area in the home or the classroom

It’s essential to include a few major components when making an area for kids that has them eager to learn.

Good lighting

Having good lighting in your child’s new space is not only vital for helping them to see what they are doing but can also help to stimulate creative thinking. Natural light or direct sunlight is ideal, but with small study spaces that may not always be an option. In this case, including soft lighting can be an excellent second choice.

Comfy sitting area

Including a sitting area makes sense in this study area, especially if you would like to make it a dedicated homework area or a beautiful place to crack open a good book. At home, you can have a standard child-sized chair and a desk, and squeeze a beanbag chair into the mix. You can use a beanbag that holds stuffed animals and blankets inside so that the small space is tidy when not in use.

Fun decorations

Including fun decorations to the area can make it feel less confining and more ready for open-ended play and thinking. Including mirrors or green plants (even if fake) to the area can make it feel bigger, more natural, and less stressful. This allows for the kids to relax and do their best creative work.

Adding decorations to the wall can also help inspire and promote creative thinking.

Having a dedicated place on the wall for your children to hang up their artistic masterpieces is a great way to encourage them. When they see their painting or drawing hanging up, they will feel a sense of pride that can help to motivate them to continue expressing themselves artistically.

Masterpieces

Another great wall decoration could be this famous quote.

Younger children will see it and dream of becoming an astronaut. Older children will read it and see the quote for the thought-provoking and encouraging message that it is. This famous quote is one that really sticks with you after reading and helps to inspire the kids to do their best at whatever they do.

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