As it gets closer to exam season, it’s vital for your child to revise. Starting early will give them the best chance possible at securing good grades as they will have longer to memorise their notes and get the help necessary. However, despite knowing this, children can still have a difficult time getting their work done. They may procrastinate and struggle to find motivation. It’s not that they’re unaware of how important their exams are, they just need a little help getting started.
A good place to start would be to set up a study space. Your child will need somewhere that they can concentrate, zone out from the rest of the world, and throw themselves into their work. Having a space that is separate from their room is ideal – a separate atmosphere where they can get into the flow of things and not get distracted. It’s also essential for organisation. They will need somewhere that they can store their notes and work comfortably. If you would like tips on how to create the perfect space, keep reading as we share our top 5 below.
Noise
Noise is a big factor when deciding on where to set up your child’s workspace. It can be a huge distraction so you will want to avoid anywhere that gets busy, like hallways and the front door.
What To Do If You Don’t Have an Office
If you don’t have the luxury of a study room or office, you may want to consider earplugs or other means of noise cancellation to help your child focus. You could also section off their room using a divider/screen to create a distinct study zone. This will again help to minimise distraction. They won’t be called over by their comfortable bed and will find it easier to study.
Shelving
Organisation should be central to creating the perfect study space for your child. Going back to earlier, children need a dedicated study space so that they can work comfortably and stay organised. This is essential for working productively and effectively. Lack of organisation can lead to a whole host of problems, like losing important notes and forgetting key dates. Shelving can help keep everything in its place as well as storage bins that can easily be stowed away.
A Clock or Timer
Time is of the essence when it comes to exam preparation. Your child will have work from various subjects to juggle and a clock/timer can help them to manage their time effectively. It also allows them to keep track of how long they spend on each individual task which can help them work to exam timings.
A Device Vault
Devices are extremely addictive, even some of us adults admittedly struggle to put them down. To help your child curb temptation, you can create a vault and lock away their devices until their revision is done.
A Computer
Of course, your child will need a means to carry out their work. While screens can be a distraction, most of their resources will likely be online – either saved on the cloud or on educational websites. If you are worried about your child procrastinating, you can easily set restrictions on their computer or laptop to forbid them from browsing social media or anything else that they shouldn’t be.
A Calendar
Preparation is key and a calendar is essential for preparing. A wall calendar provides a great representation of how busy you are and can help children to prioritise their revision accordingly. They will be able to identify which they should revise for first, like those that are the soonest and during busier weeks.
Thank you for reading.
