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Here are a few tips on creating a successful learning environment.

​1. Make a Special School Space

While it can be tempting to set up shop at the dining room table or on the couch, these areas aren’t the most conducive to learning. Creating a dedicated learning space can make it easier for students to concentrate on schoolwork.

2. Make Your Space Comfortable

Does the room that you are thinking of using for your lessons have good airflow? Is the space well-insulated? A comfortable work space ensures everyone is focused on their schoolwork instead of their discomfort.

3. Make Your Space Fun

Traditional classrooms often have posters and other fun things on the walls to create a more inviting space for students past the tile floors and beige walls. In your home, you can make your schooling space as colorful and fun as you would like. In fact, you can even get your children involved in the decorating. Use a lot of colors to make the space unique and fun.

4. Create a Place for Supplies

The worst thing you can do is forget to make an area for the basic school supplies. If your kids have to go on a five-minute hunt every day for a pencil, that will eat away at precious time and cause a big distraction. Make sure that there is a well-stocked supply station in your classroom to avoid constantly searching for simple things throughout the day.

5. Don’t Forget to Get Out of the Classroom

While you will likely spend a lot of time in your classroom, don’t forget to take the opportunity to get out of the classroom from time to time. Maybe you do class outdoors on a nice day. Perhaps you can do a lesson in the kitchen or do some reading on the couch. You may even be able to get out of the house altogether and learn while in the park or at the grocery store. Find ways to keep things interesting by getting out of the classroom.

6. Leave Time for Breaks

Nobody likes working for extended times without a break. When your kids start to get restless or hungry, it might be a good idea to create a scheduled break. Maybe you need to take a morning snack break and an afternoon exercise or play break a couple of hours after lunch. When you are first getting started, you might start to notice good times for these breaks, and then you can start scheduling them into your day.

7. Keep the Room Clean

Clutter and stray items can be distracting for young learners. Try to keep out only what you are using for the day; everything else can be stored until you need it next.

At the end of the day, get everything picked up and put away. You can have your children help in this task regardless of age. Teaching your kids to put away items when they are done with them is a great way to make sure that your classroom doesn’t get really messy.

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Include parents in school decisions- developing parent leaders and representatives
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