Smartly designed work areas lead to smart students
Issue date: 9/21/08 Section: Student Life
(ARA) - Contrary to what many kids think, the best place to do homework is not on the living room floor with a TV blasting in the background. As students become entrenched in their studies this school year, educators and parents alike are recognizing the importance of a quiet study room. Having a secluded, quiet and well-lit place allows children to switch into study mode and do homework without distraction.
Homework can be a good gauge of future success, so it's important to start kids with smart study habits as early as first grade. The National Education Association (NEA) says children who spend time daily on regularly assigned, meaningful homework do better in school, especially as it becomes more critical each year to their scholastic success. Homeowners also see the benefit of having a quiet work space in the home, as reflected in a recent survey of real estate agents conducted by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors that shows 93 percent of buyers desire a computer room/office space.
"Parents know the value of a quiet study area with good lighting and limited distractions," said Elizabeth Souders, JELD-WEN Windows & Doors. "We're seeing more homeowners factoring this into their home design choices."
TOP STUDY AREA TIPS
While most homeowners can't dedicate an entire room to a study area for children, they can still make sure elements are in place for a great homework and reading location. Experts suggest these tips to create a homework haven:
SEEK OUT SPACE
Whether in a child's bedroom, play room or home office, choose a place where a child has privacy and feels comfortable. Also make sure the room has all of the essentials they'll need to get work done like paper, pencils, books, art supplies and other study necessities. A drawer in the desk or bookshelf is an ideal place to keep these tools.
QUIET DOWN
In creating a private homework space, doors play an important role in blocking noise throughout the home. Doors manufactured to provide superior noise reduction can help give kids the extra privacy they need while studying. JELD-WEN manufactures Custom Carved interior doors which can block up to 50 percent of the everyday noise that can cause kids to lose focus.
Homework can be a good gauge of future success, so it's important to start kids with smart study habits as early as first grade. The National Education Association (NEA) says children who spend time daily on regularly assigned, meaningful homework do better in school, especially as it becomes more critical each year to their scholastic success. Homeowners also see the benefit of having a quiet work space in the home, as reflected in a recent survey of real estate agents conducted by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors that shows 93 percent of buyers desire a computer room/office space.
"Parents know the value of a quiet study area with good lighting and limited distractions," said Elizabeth Souders, JELD-WEN Windows & Doors. "We're seeing more homeowners factoring this into their home design choices."
TOP STUDY AREA TIPS
While most homeowners can't dedicate an entire room to a study area for children, they can still make sure elements are in place for a great homework and reading location. Experts suggest these tips to create a homework haven:
SEEK OUT SPACE
Whether in a child's bedroom, play room or home office, choose a place where a child has privacy and feels comfortable. Also make sure the room has all of the essentials they'll need to get work done like paper, pencils, books, art supplies and other study necessities. A drawer in the desk or bookshelf is an ideal place to keep these tools.
QUIET DOWN
In creating a private homework space, doors play an important role in blocking noise throughout the home. Doors manufactured to provide superior noise reduction can help give kids the extra privacy they need while studying. JELD-WEN manufactures Custom Carved interior doors which can block up to 50 percent of the everyday noise that can cause kids to lose focus.
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