The Desk: Not Just For Grownups Anymore!
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Consider how life would be if every day that you had work to do at your office, you had to gather your papers together, put them in your brief case, carry them to the break room, and spread them out to start getting to work. Do you think you would work at optimal performance? Now consider that every so often, other people would be coming in and out, chatting with you and others, and microwaving last night's left over barbecue ribs. How is your productivity and efficiency level now?
That is precisely the type of environment that a child often has to work in when required to do her daily homework at the kitchen table. If you are serious about teaching your child good study habits and giving them the best chance of success, consider getting her a child size desk of her own where she can store her pencils, papers, workbooks, crayons, scissors, and anything else she may need while doing her homework. It will also be an ideal place for her to store her backpack and other items that will need to return to school with her the next day.
Frequently children do their homework while sitting propped on their beds. It is easy to become distracted, fatigued, or even sloppy in such a position, which would typically not produce optimal performance. When a child has his own space to color, read, and study, he is more inclined to take pride in his work. It will also help him learn organizational skills, focus on his given task, and take responsibility for his study environment.
There are many desks to choose that range from toddler play and learning centers, to full functioning desks that accommodate the needs of older children such as computers and related components, filing drawers, and shelves for reference materials. You can choose between models that are made of molded plastic, formica, or fine wood. If space is a problem, you may consider a desk that tucks neatly under a loft-style twin bed. There are a variety of roll top style desks that add a sophisticated touch to a child's room. If your child is especially artistic, you may consider selecting a slant-top model that will promote better posture and give a more head-on view for drawing and painting.
While selecting a desk, be sure that you take into consideration your child's height and projected growth over the expected period of years that he will be using the desk. Most desks come with some form of chair. If necessary, a thick seat cushion may be helpful and getting the child to the proper posture and height for the desk. It is best to get a desk that is slightly larger, as you know the child will only grow rapidly into it.
Involving your child in the selection of her desk will help her to take pride and ownership of her work environment. Do not be overly hasty in your decision, for this desk may be the workspace of the next great leader of the free world!
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