Monday, August 13, 2012

Creating Space

Homeschooling is an amazing gift to give your children.  Many will tell you they enjoy the time spent with their kids, and I completely agree.  The best thing in my opinion, however, is watching the light go on in their eyes that says, "I get it!"  

So, where should this home school take place in order for the light to go off?  Everyone is different; everyone will have their idea of what suits their family best.  For us, creating a space solely for the purpose of our homeschool education was ideal.  We have a room upstairs that we planned on making our theater room, but after much thought, I decided it would instead be our classroom.  

I take more of a School-to-Home approach in our Home School.  I went by a local school and asked if there were any desks they were throwing away.  I snagged two student desks and a teacher's desk.  I bought shelves for our books, a desk for the computer, and posters from the local teacher's supply shop.  We hung a dry-erase board and maps.  We even created an art area.  Our space was suddenly looking less like a theater room and more like an authentic classroom.  

While this option may not be available to everyone, any space whether it is a dining room or spare bedroom can be easily transformed with a few bookshelves and posters.  Creating an area used only for education leaves less room for distractions and wandering minds.  

If you homeschool, I'd love to see what you've done!
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10 comments:

  1. We're with you. Our school space is very small, but it really helps everyone focus--even me. It's amazing what a 'bulletin board' and a few desks will do for the excitement level of the little ones, too!

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  2. Great room! The floor is wonderful!

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  3. Your space looks great. We have had a real school area at times and none at others. IT all depends on what the kids need.
    Blessings, Dawn

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  4. Love the floor!! Like you we created a school-like space. Having desks makes school time more "real" for my boys.

    Lisa M.
    Farm Fresh Adventures

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  5. I never thought to stop by a school and ask for anything they were throwing away! Great tip! Your school room looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Great space! We have a bonus room as well that we now use for our classroom!

    http://samsnoggin.com/2012/08/the-schoolroom.html

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  7. Your home schooling set up looks great....I'm sure a lot of people can learn a thing or two from you....you seem to be doing it right.....great job....and love your blog...

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  8. Looks great!! Thanks for sharing. Blessings for a great school year! *Kim
    http://lovinglosingliving.blogspot.com/

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  9. Your room is so bright and cheerful! Looks like a lot of learning happens in there. Like everyone else...I love that floor!

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  10. Great look!! I just nominated you for a blog award. I hope you'll accept it. ;) (Check out my blog for details.)

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