Homeschool RoomOur vehicle on this adventure is in the form of a homeschool room. What should our homeschool room look like? What equipment and supplies will we need. We know where we are going and how we will get there! Now let’s pack! 
Once you have determined what your approach will be, what your students learning style is, and which curriculum you will be using, defining your learning environment will naturally flow. If you will be more structured, a specified space may help to keep the structure. However if you want a more casual approach, using the kitchen table may be perfect. If you will be using a curriculum that is computer based, you'll want the computer somewhere central so both teacher and student can access it.
Each of our children is different so we have a combined approach. We have a defined “classroom” (which is actually intended to be a formal dining room) where books and craft supplies, etc. are kept and there is a desk maybe two for those who wish to work independently. There is a computer available for all to use. At least one, sometimes two, need one on one and then we gather around the kitchen table. I also work from home so my office is an extension of the “classroom” so I can work along side the children and help when I am needed. The point? Make the space you have fit your lifestyle. If you use the whole house for your learning space- great! Make it work for YOU. Remember,your life won't always be centered around your children. There will be time to have that fancy, formal dining room where you can impress guests. Now they can be impressed with crayon drawings, science experiments and the impressive chaos that often accompanies this stimulus rich lifestyle! Here are a few structural pointers in setting up your homeschool room. Our homeschooling room is defined. Let's do some decorating for homeschooling. Don't forget to make it an affordable homeschooling adventure! |
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