These different learning styles would mean that in order for them to be productive when they do homework or study, they would prefer specific approaches and environments. Some children should talk out loud or listen to music while others need silence, some want to move around while others can sit on a chair for a long time.
It would then only make sense to start off by determining your child’s dominant learning style. A visual learner might need some highlighters, sticky notes or a place to doodle, while a bodily kinaesthetic learner might prefer an exercise ball over a desk chair for example.
Once you have determined their learning style and made sure that you accommodated that in their study environment, you can follow these general guidelines:
- Have a dedicated space with everything they need.
- Make sure the chair is the correct height so that their feet can stand flat on the ground and the desk is the correct height so that their elbows bend 90 degrees and their forearms can rest flat on the desk.
- Enough light is important if it’s natural light (not direct sunlight shining on them or the desk) it’s even better.
If you don’t know what will work best for your child, ask them or try out different things until they are in their comfort zone when studying.
You might want to read more about when your child needs a tutor.