Home school: Create the perfect study area

It looks like most students will soon be returning to school, after a lengthy lockdown and home study because of the Coronavirus pandemic. After being forced to home school children for several weeks, most parents will agree on one thing: Where possible, children need a dedicated study area to help them focus better.

South African blogger and creator of the Lovilee Blog, Karen Kelly, transformed her son’s bedroom into a study haven. “This literally changed the way we did things – with better light, better use of space and simply being organised… there was peace!” explains Karen in her latest blog post: How to get your child’s bedroom study ready and styling at the same time.

Karen is on to something. It’s important for children to have a dedicated area to focus on their work. A study space free of distractions will help your child enter into “study mode”. In her blog post, Karen shares some tips on creating a study-read bedroom and includes pictures of her son’s new study space. It’s totally inspiring and might just get your creative juices flowing!

The link between good sleep and grades

A comfortable mattress and sleeping area are also important for helping your child achieve good grades. To do well in school, children have to know how to focus and concentrate, but they also need to know how to problem solve and manage emotions. Good quality sleep is essential for all of these skills.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), outlines the recommended hours of sleep per day for school children:

  • Children aged 6 to 12 years – 9 – 12 hours per day
  • Teens aged 13 to 18 years – 8 – 9 hours per day

Make sure your child’s mattress gives them the support they need. As well as keeping the spine and bones aligned, which is very important for a growing child, a good quality mattress will reduce rolling and fidgeting, allowing your child to sleep more soundly. Browse Sealy’s range of mattresses to find the best bed to support your child’s growing body.

Photo credit: Melanie Wessels Photography

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