Educational Decor
How often have you heard your kids say, “I don’t want to study”? Chances are, it’s been far too many times.
If you want to change the narrative and make learning fun and exciting for your kids, start with their room. Setting up an environment that encourages active learning can be a game-changer for the little ones.
Puzzle Rugs
Kids love a good mystery, and puzzle rugs are a perfect way to add an educational twist to your child’s room. These rugs engage their curiosity and help expand their minds, all while adding a playful touch to the decor.
Beyond just being practical, vibrant rugs can quickly become your child’s favorite cozy spot in the room.
Story Telling Through Art
Wall hangings have a lot of potential when it comes to educational elements. Use expressive and eye-catching wall hangings to tell a story.
Art panels that come in different parts with a storyline can act as an engaging storybook for the little ones. You can also set up prints of different animals to teach your children about the animal kingdom.
DIY Art Corner
As a parent or guardian, you would know how important it is for children to express their creative side. Indulging in frequent arts and crafts isn’t only a fun activity, it helps boost the little minds, improving their overall focus and attention.
Set up an arts and crafts station for the kids in their bedroom allowing them to draw and paint whatever and whenever they like.
Hopscoth Fun
You might wonder how a hopscotch game qualifies as an educational element. Think outside the box with a digit-design hopscotch board.
By adding boxes numbered one through four, counting becomes both fun and easier. This playful approach turns a classic game into an engaging learning tool.
Fun Decals
Decals add a perfect pop of fun to your child’s room, making it look lively and inviting. But hold on, the benefits don’t end here.
Incorporate decals with informative and interesting designs allowing the kids to learn a thing or two as a form of entertainment. For instance, you can set up a decal with animal prints, or something with clouds and rain informing kids about the precipitation but in easier terms.
Label Everything
Labeling is important if you want your child to learn in a fun and noncontrolling manner. Label everything from drawers, storage boxes, and cupboards, to art supplies.
Besides having the obvious advantage of making it easier for the kid to be informed about each item, they’ll also start learning these words more conveniently.
World Maps
Maps when taught in the class can be difficult for a kid to comprehend. Therefore, make it easier for your kids to learn about different countries by setting up a map on the wall.
Besides becoming a focal point in the room, every time the kids look at the map poster, they’ll be mentally storing little details until each country is ingrained in their brains.
Reading Nook
Nothing makes a room cozy than a good old reading nook. It’s easier to instill the love of books in your kids if the right atmosphere is set.
Therefore, setting up a comfy chair, a bookshelf with age-appropriate books, and a soft rug is possible. Set up your child’s favorite toys and snacks on the bookshelf to make the corner attractive and worth visiting.
Creative Writing Spaces
Incorporate a small desk with a variety of colored pens, notebooks, and other writing tools. Inspirational quotes, poster designs with cartoons indulged in writing, etc, are great ways to attract the kids.
Add a comfortable chair and pillow to make the place inviting. If you’re successful in captivating your kid with the desk setup, they could easily develop a love for writing.
Time Telling Tools
Many of us had a hard time learning to tell time when we were young. To ensure your child doesn’t face the same challenge, make clocks and time-telling tools a central feature in their room.
Opt for clocks in vibrant colors and engaging designs to capture their interest and help them learn to tell time and manage their schedules.
Comfortable Furniture
Parents often struggle with kids who won’t sit in their chairs for more than five minutes. The problem might be the furniture itself.
If the study chair is too rigid and uncomfortable, it can be challenging for kids to stay seated. Consider replacing it with a more comfortable chair and adding soft throws to make it more inviting.
Educational Toys
What better way to teach your kids than with fun and educational toys? Building blocks are excellent for teaching spatial awareness and geometry.
Games like Scrabble enhance vocabulary and spelling while coding robots and math-based games offer engaging ways to boost critical thinking skills.
Aquariums or Fish Bowls
Incorporate marine learning into your child’s daily routine with an aquarium or fish bowl. Kids love animals, especially fish. An aquarium not only helps them learn about marine life but also teaches responsibility through caring for these creatures.
Label the aquarium with the names of the fish and plants to educate your child about different aquatic organisms.
Homeschooling
If you’re thinking of homeschooling your kids, you’ll need to do much more than a few decor revamps. From making the space cozy to setting it up with the proper educational elements, you’ll need to cover all the bases.
But fret not, here’s a detailed guide on How to Set Up a Cozy Homeschool Space for Kids.
Smart Storage
When incorporating learning elements in your kid’s room, don’t forget about effective storage. Things are bound to get messy and for you to maintain a clutter-free environment throughout the day, you need to have the necessary boxes nearby.
Please take a look at our slideshow on Trendy Storage Solutions for School Supplies.