2020 has been a very weird year for the world – particularly students and teachers. The normal school year routines were disrupted earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and since then, the way schools run has become different. With the autumn school semesters beginning, there are new changes that are taking place. A lot of schools have been implementing protective protocols like social distancing the desks, asking their students to wear masks, or purchasing extra cleaning supplies.
Still, there are a lot of parents who are apprehensive about sending their kids back to school – and understandably so. For many of those parents who are having their kids do online virtual learning, most of them will need a dedicated space for their kids to learn. And if you’ve been needing a little inspiration for some homeschool space, look no further than some of the wonderful examples below:
1. Classroom full of color.
Imagine having art class in a living room that looks like this.
2.Straight to business.
This room is pretty minimalist and distraction-free, perfect for doing school from home.
3. IKEA showroom status.
This one looks like something you’d see in an IKEA catalog.
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This is our homeschool room! We are so thankful for our learning space. In our previous house we used our formal dining room. We moved out of that house due to black mold and me being severely sick to the point of being bedridden. We moved into this house which we first rented, then bought. I was lead to this house because of this game room, which is by the kids bedrooms, and I knew it would make the PERFECT spot for a homeschool room! We love it! It’s open and has tons of light flooding in. We also do some of our schooling at the dining table. We usually do morning time over breakfast and crafts there. Then we do all the reading, hands-on Montessori activities, and more upstairs. We have dance parties, music time, play blocks, cuddle sessions and read books in our cozy pillow corner, plus swing in our fun chair! Most of the time our learning space is outside in nature. We try to be outside as much as possible. This Texas heat keeps us inside more during the summer. 🔥 My favorite part of the room is the swing. I could swing all day long if I had the time. It’s so relaxing! I also want to encourage others that may be thinking of homeschooling. You don’t need a fancy room, all the bookcases filled with books, the perfect table or even all the nice homeschool tools. You can homeschool on the couch, the floor or dining table. You don’t need much, the kids just want to be loved on, poured into, and cheered on. Even the outdoors could become your classroom. It’s about the experience, creating an adventurous environment, plus your excitement for it too. They will latch on to your curiosity of each subject. They will see how giddy you are to do it with them. It will shape them!
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4. Rainbow learning.
Sometimes all white walls can be too boring – this makes it more fun.
5. Music lessons.
This is perfect if your kid is musically inclined.
6. Classroom and office in one.
This is a great example of a two in one.
7. Double function.
This room is a great example of how a dining room can double as a classroom if you don’t have a lot of space in your home.
8. Classroom in the bedroom.
Another way to save space if you don’t have a lot of room in the home is to make a classroom in your kid’s room.
9. Learning nook.
Even if you don’t have a lot of room, there is always a way to make up a nice little learning area.
10. Organization is key.
Having a place for everything is always key to having a good learning environment.
11. Science lab vibes.
Putting up cool science posters is always a great decorating idea – it doesn’t just have to be for school.
12. Books, books, and more books.
Bookshelves always make a good background to any learning environment.
13. Maps.
Wondering what to do with an old map? Frame it and hang it up.
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We are in full scale homeschool prep around here, which means that our homeschool room is a complete disaster.😅 I’m seeing a lot of talk about homeschool rooms or dedicated spaces for doing school, but I want to assure you that if you are new to the homeschooling community, you do not need to have a dedicated space for your children to learn. In fact, there’s a good chance that if you create a space specifically for education, you and your kids will find that you enjoy other spaces in your home more. If you are struggling with the fact that you don’t have a whole room just for homeschooling, that you don’t have posters with the alphabet and multiplication facts up on your walls, that you don’t have a history timeline on display, that you don’t have an easel set up in the corner, that you don’t have rainbow colored wooden blocks lined up beautifully on a shelf….trust me, you are still doing just fine, and your kids can learn without all that. We are incredibly grateful to have the space in this home to use this area for our homeschooling supplies. But if you don’t have one, don’t stress. Totes with lids crammed into a closet or under bunkbeds work just as well. ❤️ To all my homeschooling friends, what is on your to-do list right now as you prepare for the school year? #firsttimehomeschooler #homeschooler #homeschoolroom #homeschool #homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #minimalist #lovelearning #homeeducation #inspiredliving #motherhoodsimplified #homeschoolfamilylife #motherhoodunited #motherhoodjourney #motherhoodmoments #realmotherhood #motherhood #risenmotherhood #childhoodunplugged #intentionallife #intentionalliving #theeverydayproject #everydaymoments #theartofslowliving #chooselovely #livingeducation #myeverydaymagic #hyggehome #simpleandstill #noplacelikehome
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14. Reading spot.
Sometimes you just need to carve out a little spot for your kid to read – whether for school or for fun.
15. The crafting corner.
Sometimes we need a little inspiration as to how to create the perfect crafting space for our kids…and here it is.
