How to Set Up the Ideal Distance Learning or Homeschool Space
For inspiration on how to set up the ideal distance learning or homeschool space, follow Rose Duran on Instagram @inspired.home.school.life. Rose, who’s also North State Parent’s Calendar editor, has a few easy creative tips for creating a lovely life-giving space—even on a budget and in a small home. “I get the most inspiration for setting up our homeschool space from my children,” she says.
“I add my own personal touches when it comes to curating a space. I’m no interior designer,” Rose explains, “but when I walk into our home, I immediately feel a sense of warmth. And that is just the homeschool space vibe I want my sons to feel as they go through their childhood days of learning.” She includes the children’s artwork, their schoolwork, and their interests.
Walls are an integral part of the environment
Rose’s family lives in a small apartment, so by necessity, all schooling happens in the living room. The walls are an integral part of the whole environment. She has decorated the vertical space with handmade alphabet letters her youngest son made in first grade and shelves her husband built to hold her oldest son’s favorite books. She added nature posters depicting themes and scenes of subjects the boys like to study when they are outdoors.
“Our walls tell a story and give me memories that bring a smile to my face, a warmth in my heart, and a fire in my soul to continue doing what I can to spend my days learning with my children,” says Rose. “We use what we have and the simplicity of using what we have to make and create wall art to decorate our living homeschool space works wonders for our family.”
Furniture helps create a life-giving space
When it comes to furniture, Rose says, “It isn’t about having all the things or the right school desks. At least that isn’t the case for us. For us, we focus on the freedom of making our homeschool space the most life-giving space of all. This space is where we will one day look back and say ‘remember when we learned about…’”
To bring some of Rose’s beauty into your distance learning school or homeschool, message her through @inspired.home.school.life to learn about Your Art Club, a small service she offers for children in grades K-6 via Zoom and on Etsy.
Kate and her family are “adventure-schoolers” more than homeschoolers. Back home in Red Bluff, while recouping from their travels, Kate writes historical fiction—her first novel is set in rural Northern California. Contact Kate at kate@northstateparent.com.
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