The study corner at home
Homework gets done wherever possible, not where it should be. With three things well set — height, light, and a fixed place for materials — homework time is much more productive.
See lamps and desk Cases and pencil holdersThe correct height for a study desk is one where the child can rest their forearms without raising their shoulders and their feet reach the floor. If the feet dangle, a footrest or a box solves the problem without changing the desk.
The light, which is the most neglected
Almost every study corner at home has only the general ceiling light and little else. When the child writes, their own hand casts a shadow right on the line, and they end up bringing their face closer to the notebook.
A table lamp placed on the opposite side of the writing hand solves this: for a right-hander, on the left; for a left-hander, on the right.
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Why it works
Light on the opposite side of the hand
So that the shadow of the hand does not fall on what is being written. It’s the cheapest adjustment and the most noticeable.
A fixed place for the materials
A pencil holder on the desk prevents completely emptying the case every afternoon and the subsequent search for the eraser.
Feet supported
If the feet don’t reach the floor, a footrest or a box. With legs dangling, the child fidgets and can’t sit still as long.
His name on his stuff
Laser engraving on wood. It’s what turns a generic pencil holder into the place where he keeps his things.
Frequently asked questions
On which side should I place the lamp?
On the opposite side of the hand they write with: on the left if right-handed and on the right if left-handed. This way, the hand’s shadow does not fall on the line.
At what height should the table be?
At the height where the forearms rest without raising the shoulders. If the feet dangle, a footrest compensates without needing to change the furniture.
What type of wood are the engraved items made of?
Made of plywood, unless the product sheet states otherwise. The laser engraving marks the wood itself, so it does not wear off with use.
Is the silicone lamp safe for a child?
Yes, it operates at low voltage and the silicone body does not heat up. It meets the EN 71 toy safety standard.
Can the name be engraved on the ruler?
Yes. The personalized ruler from the catalog has the name engraved, which is exactly the piece that changes owners most often in class.
Three adjustments and get to work
Height, light on the correct side, and a fixed place for the materials.
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