The first two months of school are behind us, and the November mid-term break is a short breather for children and parents alike. This week off is also a good opportunity for the kids’ room. By now you can clearly see which parts of the setup you created in September are working and which are not. Without making big changes, a few small touches are enough to prepare the room for the rest of the term.
Review the First Two Months Together
Start by sitting down and talking with your child. Where do they struggle while studying, do they have trouble finding their things, where in the room do they spend the most time? The answers show what needs to change in the room better than you could guess. A setup that includes the child’s own ideas is also one they keep up more easily.
Clear the Study Desk
In the first weeks of school, the desk usually fills up fast: old worksheets, unused pens, half-finished projects. The break is the best time to reset the desk. Leaving only the books and notebooks used this term on the desk and putting the rest on the bookshelf or in a drawer makes it easier to get back to studying after the holiday. Check the desk lighting too; as the days get shorter, evening study hours are spent entirely under artificial light.
Switch the Wardrobe to Winter
November is the month when summer clothes can finally be put away. Moving summer clothes to the top shelves or into boxes and placing warm clothes in sections the child can easily reach speeds up getting ready in the morning. It is also a good time to set aside clothes that no longer fit. A well-organized kids’ room set with clear sections turns this seasonal change into an easy habit that repeats every year.
Refresh the Play Area
As the school pace picks up, the play area can take a back seat. During the break, going through the toys, putting some away and placing the rest at a height the child can reach and return on their own brings the room back to life. Toys put away for a while get attention as if they were new when they come back out a few weeks later.
A Reading Corner for Winter Evenings
With evenings getting longer, setting up a small reading corner in the room is one of the most enjoyable ways to cut down on screen time. A floor cushion or a small armchair, a soft light beside it and a few books the child has chosen are enough. Placing this corner near the window makes it useful for daytime reading too.
The Right Series for the Room
If you are thinking of setting up the room from scratch or renewing some pieces, Newjoy series answer different needs. The Flow series, which adapts to a child’s changing needs with its modular design, makes it easier to bring study and play together in one room with options such as a bunk bed, a laptop desk module and a play mat. Designed with the Montessori approach, which is built on children learning by themselves, the Joy Montessori series lets children reach their own things with its toy cabinet and box shelf module. For those who want a simple room in cream and wood tones, Polo, and for those looking for a warm and original atmosphere, the Bohem series are also great alternatives.
A Short Break, a Lasting Effect
A few hours set aside during the break make the rest of the term much more organized. You can explore all kids’ room models to find the right choice for your child, and also browse the baby room collection for younger siblings and the teen room collection for older ones.