Do you remember your school days well? Strict uniforms, white bows, ties, heavy knapsacks and shabby class tables. Today, bows and ties have become an attribute of the holiday, portfolios are much easier and more convenient, only the school desk remains unchanged, the size of which, by the way, is very important for good performance.
Types of school desks
It would seem, well, a school desk, what could be special about it. He is the one and only. But it was not there. It turns out that there are several types of this furniture, and they differ not only in design, but also in functionality.
- School desk adjustable - this is a convenient option if the table is needed for several years of study. Such furniture allows you to adjust the height of the countertops and chairs.
- Orthopedic desks - a model that is primarily suitable for children with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. But this does not mean that you cannot purchase orthopedic furniture for a healthy child. After all, health is easier to maintain than to return, and the spine is not a joke to you!
- Monoblock school desk. This type of school desk is familiar to everyone. Usually they are used in elementary grades. The tabletop is attached to the bench, which allows you to accustom the child to the correct position at the desk.
- Single or double desks.
- Folding - such desks are most often used in large audiences. In fact, this is a chair with a small folding table on the armrest.
- School desks with drawers are very convenient. They can store textbooks, notebooks and other school supplies.
First-grader school desk
Children grow up very fast. So your child is going to first grade, which means you need to think not only about buying school uniforms and accessories, but also about a reliable workplace in order to do homework. Today, school desks for the home are represented in many stores. But it’s important to take a responsible approach to choosing this furniture, because an uncomfortable chair or too high a table can easily spoil the child’s mood and discourage the desire to study. If it is a school desk, the dimensions must comply with the standards, in addition, it must meet the safety parameters, like home.
When choosing a place for installing desks, think over the moment with lighting in advance. It is important that the daylight falls correctly, and in case of its absence, there should be a socket for a table lamp. Of course, do not forget about the drawers and shelves. Everything should be at hand so that your first grader does not run around the room for the textbooks and manuals he needs.
School desk or desk?
Often parents ask themselves what is better to buy, a desk or still a regular desk. This is all a matter of taste. After all, if you understand what a school desk is, it is adjustable or old-fashioned - it's a table or tabletop and chair (bench). Therefore, the main criterion for choosing is convenience and comfort for the child, and, of course, safety.
Today there are many desks that perfectly replace the classic school desk. Such furniture can be very diverse:
- with or without drawers;
- from the massif or from light materials;
- with folding tabletop or solid;
- with shelves for books , etc.
You can often see in the store that a regular desk is called a school desk. At the same time, its price can reach even 15–20 thousand rubles. Take a closer look, perhaps this table is not so simple as it seems at first glance.
School desks for the home
The home version of the school desk is a whole complex that can replace massive furniture. After all, tables, as a rule, have many stationary or drawers and stands, and sometimes built-in shelves for textbooks. This is an excellent choice if you do not have a large area for organizing a study place, for example, you live in a one-room apartment.
Features of the choice of desks
In order not to regret the money spent, it is important to take a responsible approach to the choice, because most often the workplace is acquired not for one year, but with the prospect of long-term use. So, what to look for when you need a school desk:
- Table dimensions - it should be wide enough and long so that the child can comfortably place not only notebooks on it, but also teaching aids and accessories.
- The chair should be comfortable. The child’s feet should touch the floor. An ideal option would be office chairs with an anatomical back, which can be adjusted in height.
- The height of the school desk should be suitable for the growth of the child. It is better to pay attention to adjustable tables so that the workplace grows with your student.
- Calculating the ideal height of the desk is quite simple: for every 15 centimeters of a child’s height, there are 6 centimeters of table height. Similarly, a chair is selected, only 15 cm of a baby’s height should be 4 cm in height.
- For a first-grader 128 cm tall, the best option would be a school desk with a height of 51-52 cm, and a chair 34-35 cm
The main mistakes when choosing
Despite many tips and calculations, many parents still make mistakes when buying. And most often they are very commonplace. Here are just the most common ones.
- Glossy finish. For a child, this is a minus, gloss will glare and interfere with exercise.
- Narrow table. Due to the lack of space on the countertop, the child will be uncomfortable to do homework.
- Unsuitable chair or table height.
- Lack of attention to moving parts. Remember, all regulators and connection points must be made of quality material.
Now you know how important a school desk is for a child. It is better to select the sizes immediately before starting to study or to choose a workplace with the possibility of height adjustment.