A writing desk is a must for a child who has just started school. Choosing the most comfortable table is an important step in creating a comfortable working environment for your child.
Instructions
Step 1
Pay attention to the size of the table. It is best to choose a table made especially for children of this age category. The child is just beginning to learn, so it is important that it is convenient for him to do homework. The table should not be too large or, on the contrary, too small. There should be enough space on it for textbooks, notebooks, pencils, pens and other stationery. Make sure that the child's elbows lie freely on the surface of the table, and he does not have to stretch. In a seated position, the table top should be slightly below chest level. In addition, from time to time you will have to help your child with homework, so there should be enough room at the table for you too.
Step 2
Consider the presence of a computer on your desk. Since computer education is one of the mandatory components of the modern school curriculum, every child should have a PC. Therefore, when choosing a desk, keep in mind that, in addition to textbooks and notebooks, there should be space on it for a monitor, keyboard and mouse. The system unit is usually placed under the table, but the rest of the parts will constantly be on the tabletop. They should not interfere with the child's homework, so it is best to buy a generalized version of a desk and computer desk. It will usually be large enough to accommodate both a monitor and textbooks and notebooks. It is also better to choose a table with a special sliding compartment for the keyboard and a stand for the system unit.
Step 3
Choose a table with built-in shelves and cupboards. A first grader usually needs a lot of stationery - these are books, notebooks, copybooks, and items for crafts (colored paper, plasticine, pencils, etc.). In order for all this not to clutter up the table, take care of the presence of drawers for small items and built-in shelves for books and notebooks. It will be good if there is a special shelf for CDs and a holder for textbooks.
Step 4
Pay attention to the material of the table. It can be chipboard, MDF, natural wood or glass. Particleboard is one of the cheapest materials, which, firstly, is not very durable, secondly, short-lived, and, thirdly, not the safest from the point of view of ecology, since it contains formaldehyde. MDF is a material in the form of tiles, which is made by pressing wood chips. It is a little safer than chipboard, but not as durable and environmentally friendly as natural wood. A table made of real wood will serve you and your child for a very long time. You should not take a glass table, as there is always a risk of breaking glass furniture and getting hurt. In addition, glass is a very cold material, which can be uncomfortable for a child.
Step 5
Buy a table in front of your child. It is best to go to a furniture store to choose a desk with a child, since it is for him to sit and work. Let your child try to sit down at the table right in the store and independently assess how comfortable he is. In addition, by giving the child an independent choice, you practically provide the future table with the status of a "beloved", thereby increasing the comfort and desire to learn from the child from the first grade.
