Exam years are the most gruelling and a study space that has the right resources can help your child to be better organised and motivated to learn. By considering everything from colour theory to noise cancellation, you can create a space that invites and boosts their productivity. We have teamed up with an independent college in London to share tips on how you can set up the perfect study space for your child.
Noise
Noise is a big factor to consider when setting up a study space. It can make thinking and concentrating impossible which is why it’s important to find a space with little footfall that is as noise cancelling as possible. For this reason, you might want to look for a room at the other end of the house to give your child the peace that they need to focus.
Distractions
Devices are weaknesses for us all. Making your child’s study space a device free zone will help them focus for longer and actually do their work as opposed to procrastinating. Now, you might be thinking about how you might get around this when your child needs access to the internet for their work. This is something that you can overcome by placing a ban on social media sites on their laptop or computer to stop them falling down a rabbit hole and getting distracted.
Colour Psychology
Colours have a huge impact on our subconscious mind and how we feel. This is the reason why many interior designers stay away from purples and dark colours in offices as they can make you feel mellow and sleepy. Light blues, greys, yellows, greens, and other pastel colours on the other hand are better at boosting productivity and energy levels which is why you should consider using them.
Light
Similarly light can have the same effect. A room that has small windows invites little light and makes you feel less productive than you would in a brighter room. South-facing rooms fill rooms with light all day long, making them the perfect study spaces for children as they help them feel energised and pumped to do work. North facing rooms in contrast get very little light and are much colder.
Have a Clock
A clock can help your child with general time management and keep track of how long they’ve spent on essay questions in the lead up to their exams. This can help them to practice and get better at completing them in exam conditions so that they can ace the real thing.
Avoid Adding Too Many Comforts
A study space shouldn’t feel as cold as a military unit but should have few comfortable items. Having too many can make them feel relaxed and even sleepy while doing their work.
Good WIFI Connection
You can’t get anywhere with a poor WIFI connection and it can make it incredibly frustrating when trying to do work. Making sure that your child’s study isn’t too far away from the router will help to ensure that they can stay connected and do their work in peace. Before moving everything over to their new study space, run a few tests to check load speed.
A Wall Planner
Wall Planners are great for forgetful people as they are a constant reminder of the things that need to be done. They can help children to map out their exams so that they can work out how far they are from them and get all the relevant prep in. Using one can also help to identify any potential problems like timetable clashes and exams taking place on the same day.
