5 Ways To Create A Fun And Functional Homeschool Room In Any Space

Have you ever wondered why you’re so invested and productive when you first start a project, but when that motivation wanes, this thing that lit you up so brightly, doesn’t seem so exciting anymore?

It’s because motivation is a feeling and feelings are fleeting. When things start to get hard and you really have to roll up your sleeves and get in the middle of the muck and mess, the end result doesn’t seem so glamorous anymore. 

It’s kind of like when you watch the behind the scenes of a movie. It’s so amazing when all the glitz and glam are on the screen. Each emotional moment dragging you to the edge of your seat. Then you watch the making of the movie and find out that it was made by ordinary people like you and me.

Homeschooling often feels like that. You go into each new year ready to take on the world with well thought out lesson plans that you made with love. Then the reality of little people who complain, bicker, won’t sit still sets in, it’s not so exciting anymore.

They key to maintaining momentum when you lose your motivation is to set yourself up for success. Because the fewer hurdles that stand in your way, the more likely you are to keep going when the going gets tough. 

For homeschoolers, one way to make things a little easier each day is to have a homeschool room that is clean, uncluttered, and brings you joy with its beauty. 

You don’t have to have a huge space or lots of money for renovations to have a beautiful place to work each day. Here are a five ways to create a homeschool room that will inspire both you and your kids when everything else seems uninspired:

1. Choose A Space With Natural Light

If it’s at all possible, choose the place in your home that gets the most natural light. Besides the health benefits of getting better sleep, warding off seasonal depression, and soaking up your vitamin D, sunshine is a motivator.

No one wants to work on a dull and dreary day. So take advantage of the sunshine and open the curtains or blinds. Move your homeschool table to the side of the room that gets the morning light, or you could even move to a different room that has more windows.

You won’t believe the difference it makes in both your attitude and theirs.

2. Keep It Free of Clutter

Clutter causes stress. Learning often causes stress, especially when you’re covering new or difficult material. Why not limit the sources of stress when it’s within your control and fairly easy to do so?

Have designated spaces to store your materials. Keep those materials limited to essentials. And don’t let paperwork pile up. 

Here’s a post on my must have homeschool supplies to give you an idea what’s worth keeping on hand and what’s not.

7 Must-Have Homeschool Supplies And 3 You Can Do Without

I also have a storage space in my basement where I keep handcraft and sensory materials that I know we’ll use again, but won’t be needed for a while. There’s no need to crowd your space with things that don’t get used on a regular basis.

3. Add Plants Or Fresh Flowers

This is probably the easiest step on this list and it makes a huge difference. Something as simple as a bouquet of cut flowers in a vase, can bring color and life into any space. 

If you’re ready for the commitment, you can add a plant or two for some long term beauty. As an added bonus, you can assign watering and keeping the plants alive to your child(ren) as a life skill.

4. Give It Personal Touches

Hanging some family photos or your kids’ artwork is something that brings personality into a space. It means you’re claiming it as yours. As home. 

It will also give your kids a sense of pride when they see how you treasure their work and showcase it for all to see. 

Another thing you can do is incorporate things that are special to each child. Sometimes I’ll bring in cozy blankets to snuggle while we read, or I’ll make a special tea or snack that I know they love and have it waiting when they join me at the table. 

This is a place where you can get creative and show them you care.

5. Make Sure It’s Clean Before Bed

Be sure to clean up the mess in your homeschool room before you go to bed at night. The last thing you’re going to want to do in the morning is clear your homeschool space. Especially if you’re already running late or tempers are running high. 

Put some simple rhythms in place that allow you to make this a habit and then it’s not one more thing in your list of to dos. 

These are simple changes but they can make a huge difference. There are times when both teaching and learning feel light and fun and everyone is engaged, but there are others when it’s hard. Sometimes the little things can make all the difference. 

Homeschooling is a time to cultivate connection while shaping the hearts and minds of your little world changers, and you deserve a space that brings life to the people who have to spend much of their day in it. 

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