Back-to-school sales typically start in mid-summer and are geared to getting your little one(s) ready for school by offering discounts on clothing, school supplies, backpacks and more. By now you’re done with your shopping and your little one(s) are ready to head back to school armed with this year’s best gear. But, have you stopped to ask yourself, is your home ready for the new school year?
Here are four key questions to consider that will help you evaluate if your home is up to the challenge of a new school year:
1. Do you have a dedicated homework space for the kids? Should you consider a home office that could also serve as a homework area?
Kids can do homework on the couch, the kitchen counter or table, but ask yourself, is this the best space for them to do a great job on their schoolwork? A customer recently shared that during the pandemic they converted their garage into a classroom because her child needed a dedicated study space. Every morning they would walk out the front door, around the house, and come in through the garage door where they stayed until “school let out” at 3 PM. What does your child need to concentrate and succeed?
