Encourage your Kids to Step Away from Screens: The Power of Dedicated Study Spaces
With so much digital distraction, it can be a hard task to pull kids away from screens and engage them in learning - whether laptop, phone, or tablet-bound, there's always an obstacle! However, at FlexiSpot, we know the importance of engaging children and young people with their learning in a real, tangible way, and that dedicated study spaces can make all the difference in dropping the screens and letting kids feel excited and enthusiastic about their learning.
The Trouble with Screens and Digital Distraction
Whilst all of us have found devices and digital screens becoming a greater part of our lives and they can be a great tool for connectivity, we also know that digital distraction and screen time can have a big impact on our health. For adults, this can cause some nuisance ailments. For young people, it can lead to some worrying issues as they grow and develop.
Excessive time looking at screens has been found to have several adverse effects on a child's health and development, including poor sleep quality, increased risk of obesity and its consequent health concerns, and impaired social skills. Screen time can also affect concentration and focus.
Ditching the digital distractions and picking up another learning tool, however, can nurture a wealth of development and well-being for your kids. Reading, for instance, stimulates cognitive development, encourages vocabulary understanding, and broader comprehension skills, whilst also nurturing imagination and creativity.
Engaging in creative activities over time with screens and other digital distractions can help nurture curiosity and problem-solving in kids and young people, and more broadly, in helping develop fine motor skills and encouraging emotional expression.
Dedicated Study Spaces for Kids' Creativity
Putting down the screens has clear benefits for the health and well-being of kids and adults. Helping them refocus can be a struggle, but dedicated study spaces are a great way to help children engage.
Providing a space that kids can have a feeling of ownership over, as well as a separate boundary from other parts of their day, can help them focus and engage in their learning in a way they enjoy.
Suitable desk space for your kids is the first step in creating a dedicated study space. By offering them a space that's all their own, they can develop a stronger sense of independence and choice around their learning which will encourage their engagement. Dedicated study spaces also optimize their chance to concentrate and focus with reduced distractions, meaning your kids will find learning an easier and more enjoyable experience. A win-win!
When it comes to desks for kids, there's plenty to choose from. But the combination of smart design and sophisticated ergonomics from our team means a standing kids' desk from FlexiSpot will set you up for success. Let's take a look at some of our favorite desk solutions for kids, and how they can help you create a dedicated study space.
Introducing FlexiSpot's SD2 and SD8 Desks for Kids
The SD2 Kids Desk
Designed specifically for younger children, the height-adjustable function and durable, sturdy design of the SD2 Kids Desk make for the perfect desk for growing minds. Ample storage space for books and creative supplies and a tiltable desktop also mean your kids can make their desks their own.
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With easy setup and plenty of storage and flexible adjustment, take a further look at the SD2 Kids Desk to see if it's the perfect fit for you and your family.
SD8 Kids Desk
A great fit for older children, the SD8 Kids Desk combines a full range of functionality with a sleek design and larger workspace for developing projects.
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Height adjustment functionality, tiltable desktops, and shelves and drawers incorporated for higher storage demands make the SD8 perfect for homework, arts, and reading as their creativity continues to grow.
Additional Hacks for Successful Study Spaces
Make sure you're making the most of your dedicated kids' study spaces and giving them the best chance for success with our further handy hacks. Find a quiet spot for their study space, with good lighting and natural ventilation.
A handy peg board or a few posters can help your kids add their stamp to their desk area while providing a handy stash of stationary and art supplies means they'll always have a project on the go.
Scrap the Screens for Kids' Study Spaces
With so many digital demands, it can be hard to scrap the screens. But knowing the impact of devices on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being can be a great motivator, especially when it comes to childhood development.
Creating a dedicated study space for the kids and young people in your life is a great way to nurture learning and curiosity away from digital screens, and a desk you can trust is the perfect first step to a study space built for success. Whether the SD2 or SD8 is a better fit for you, delve into our kid's range today to find your family's perfect fit.
