Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

03-03-2022

Help Your Teen Create a Special Study Spot

If your teen has trouble settling down to study, having a dedicated study area can help. Sitting down in a place meant only for studying is a signal to teen brains that it's time to get serious about schoolwork.

Some kids have to sit at a desk in order to focus. Others can't concentrate unless they're lying on the floor. Encourage your teen to follow these guidelines to find a spot that works.

A study area should be:

Well-lit. Make sure the area has a bright lamp so your teen can easily see to read and write.
Quiet. Your teen should turn off any devices that aren't needed for assignments. Be sure to turn off TVs and music nearby so that your teen can concentrate during study time.
Comfortable. Does your teen need to sit in a chair to concentrate? Or is spreading out on the floor better? Let your student try different places to find one that works.
Organized. If your teen is constantly searching for a pencil or handout or calculator, it'll take longer to complete homework. Encourage regular tidying sessions so that your student can find needed items easily.
Well-supplied. Teens don't need a lot of school supplies, but they do need paper, pens, pencils and access to a few references—such as a dictionary, a thesaurus and an atlas—either in book form or online. Studying a foreign language requires a translation dictionary. Some math classes require a graphing calculator.

Brought to you by:

Webster County Schools

[School Success Ideas for Families]