Find a suitable space. Although homeschooling can happen effectively on a kitchen table, your child will focus best if his or her classroom is an area used only for school. You may choose to convert a spare bedroom, den, office, basement or garage into a classroom. A room with a door is best, so the student can shut out distractions. If you cannot spare an entire room, split an area up and devote a wall or corner your children's school.
Provide a desk and chair. The desk may be a table or a conventional student's desk, as long there is space to lay out papers and work. The chair should be an appropriate size for the child, and fit under the desk. Since you expect your child to spend significant time working, invest in a comfortable or ergonomic chair.
Organize school supplies for easy access. An older child may be able to tuck away pencils and paper into a desk, but small children will require a wider variety of supplies. Place these items into drawers or covered boxes organized by subject. For instance, all math related games, toys and tools should share one drawer.
Create a resource center. This centralized area should house educational entertainment that your child can access on his own. Keep a small library of age-appropriate books for leisure reading. Put technology resources here, such as a computer or TV for kids to watch educational videos or play learning games. If your homeschooling curriculum includes art projects, place an easel in the resource center for painting and drawing.
Display your child's work. Decorating the classroom area with a student's best efforts will encourage her to strive for excellence. Tack up assignments on a wall or bulletin board where your child can see. Leave art projects on the easel when it is not in use, or frame them and hang them on the wall.