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Quick guide to better studies
Below we present some of the aspects to consider when planning your study space.
Before you start: Take time to observe your child in the study situation; what does she/he need in order to concentrate on a new and difficult task? The same question is applicable to adults. Make sure to give your answers a fair bit of thought.
Formal seating
You concentrate best when you sit upright at a desk. Just make sure that both the chair and the desk is the right size so that they work for your needs.
Informal seating
You focus best sitting in a soft chair, slumped back in a sofa or lying on the floor. Overall, it’s a relaxed and comfortable environment that’s your cup of tea.
Bright light
You prefer studying in a brightly lit room; that’s when you concentrate the best. You also like sitting next to a window, since that gives you as much daylight as possible.
Soft light
You concentrate best when the light is soft (and you have a strong dislike for fluorescent and bright lights when studying).
Breaks to move
You need to pause and move around in order to regain concentration when you study. Bear in mind that all kids need frequent breaks and can’t remain focused for more than 20 minutes at the time, max.
Sound
You concentrate best when listening to music, and have no problem with people chatting in the background when you focus. If it’s too quiet you might actually make sounds yourself, just to break the silence.
Kinesthetic learning/movement
You concentrate best when you’re allowed to move meanwhile – whether tapping your feet or spinning in your chair, or something completely different.
Tactile learning
One of the things that help you concentrate on a new and difficult task, is to tinker with something – a pen, a cuddly toy, an empty water bottle, a paper clip...
Warm indoor climate
You love to cuddle up next to the radiator or somewhere else where it’s warm. That’s when you concentrate the best.
Food and drink
You need to have something to nibble on in order to concentrate, and prefer to have a small stash of edibles close at hand right from the start of the study session.
