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The surroundings should be conducive to learning. That means it
should be quiet, well lit, and have ample space for books and
other supplies. The desk is one of the most important aspects of
the space in which your child will work and learn. It should
reflect their taste. The desk is the area where your child
becomes organized. All the child's papers, his computer, books
and other supplies should be located there. In the early years,
imposing that your child be organized may be necessary. Later on
as the child grows older they will become more and more
accustomed to being organized.
When you purchase the desk bring your child along. Help him pick
it out. As you pick out the desk remind your child of what they
will be using it for and to
take into consideration the size, shape, and color. Ask them if
they will like it three years from now to ascertain likeability.
The reason for asking these
questions is to make sure that your child will enjoy being at
his desk when he has work to get done.
Other items that should be readily available for your
child:
- 1) pencil sharpener
- 2) pens
- 3) file folders
- 4) markers for projects, cue cards, and
presentations
- 5) cue cards - these can be made by your
child or you can help him create it
- 6) colored paper - for cue cards. Colored
paper helps brings more life to the study or work process than
plain old white paper.
- 7) a bookshelf for storage of books
- 8) notebooks or notebook paper (3 hole
paper)
- 9) a three hole paper puncher
- 10) a pen and pencil case
Likewise, invest a big dictionary! Children love to read
dictionaries. Encourage your child to learn a new word a day
or give him a new word each day to look up. Use that word
throughout the day as a fun activity that encourages learning.
webster.com has a great selection of
dictionaries which cover almost every word in English.
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