More on the Learning Room

As if my first post about our learning room was not (long) enough, I'm back with a few more pictures!

First of all, I got the world map put back up today:

It's laminated so we can use dry erase markers to add interesting details like trade routes, ancient empires and where beluga whales live - stuff like that. My husband's parents gave the boys each laminated USA maps - perfect as placemats! We also moved the school supplies up out of you-know-who's reach:

We treasure this particular crucifix - it was made by my great-grandfather many years ago. The crystal votive candle holder has a cross beveled in the front - my parents brought it home for us from Ireland; we light it quite often and especially whenever we are praying together. And sure it looks like we have lots of pencils - but are any of them sharpened? :)

Though it's still very much a work in progress, here is a picture of the new desk and study area in the older boys' room:

On the left is a set of thin drawers for various supplies and paper. The middle section is the desk (we have yet to hang the bulletin board), and on the far right is the bookcase. We're still in discussions with the boys as to how it should all be organized - but when we get it all "filled in" we'll post an updated picture!

Finally, below is a picture of the front window in the living room (more often known as the children's library these days). The boys are still small enough to get up in it and read, but sometimes I like to use it as a display shelf for books of a certain focus (this week is autumn).

And this is how the window might otherwise be used as a learning space:

A sunny afternoon is a perfect time to enjoy a snack and the dictionary. Bookworm spent a good while looking up some "words he's been wondering about." :)

This weekend I'm working on setting up the file folder system I mentioned in my previous post as well as my lesson planner and all the materials for next week - our first! I will post more about that later this weekend. I feel a little rusty so it's taking me longer than I thought it would (should)!

Comments

[Jennifer]

That looks like a great set up. I had to check out some of the books you have on the shelf since I seem to love everything you mention.

[JoAnna]

Dawn, may I ask where you found those stools? I'm looking for something like that. Admittedly, I'm not a big shopper so I probably don't even know where to look for such. Online ordering is my friend. I love your set-up. We're trying to overcome the semi-unfinished basement blues to get things ready for our new schoolyear. I'm hanging old sheets. :-)

[Dawn]

Hi JoAnna,

We bought those stools (and the desk and bookcases) at The Mill Store (www.millstores.com). They are all over New England, but I would think any unfinished furntiture store would have a similar style.

Hope that helps! :)

[Meredith]

Violet would give her eyeteeth for a window seat!! What a beautiful space you have for learning, thanks for adding in these extra's for us to see! Blessings!

[Jennifer]

Marianna calls bay windows 'Book Nooks' and yours is a wonderful example!