When setting up a home, we think living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms. Why not consider adding a "learning room" or "learning spaces" to homes where there are children? Research has shown that parent involvement leads to higher test scores, grades and graduation rates. If the outcome of a child's education is valued, homes with children should reflect a special set of priorities.
There's no reason the designated place can't be aesthetically pleasing. If space is a problem, substitute educational items for knick-knack displays. A wall can host a bookshelf, small bulletin board, chalk board; and if there's enough space, a world map. A computer is almost a necessity now, but don't settle for just a computer. Children need to handle real items to help solidify their understanding of the world around them. The following lists assume that a computer is part of the mix.
Materials to Help With Geography and other Social Studies Homework
There are seven social studies categories or "strands" that are covered during the course of a child's school life: civics and government, economics, geography, historical skills, U.S. history, world history and social science analysis.
