Note to parents: how to choose a desk for a student

The question of how to equip a comfortable learning area for a first grade student worries many moms and dads who collect a child in first grade. Our article is based on the most common questions asked by parents of young schoolchildren.

So, perhaps the most important parameter that you should focus on when choosing is the height of the desk. Against the background of this criterion, all other characteristics fade, you can sometimes sacrifice the color, shape or insufficient depth of the table, but the right height is the key to not only successful, but also healthy study! Otherwise, the child will inevitably have not only pain in the neck, but also a curvature of the spine.

Determine the desired height of the table:

First-graders aged 6-7 years old and 110-120 cm tall fit a table 52 cm high, and a chair 32 cm.

For a child with a height of 120–130, buy a table 57 cm high and a chair 35 cm.

For every plus 10 cm of height, add 5 cm to the height of the table, and 3 cm to the height of the chair. With a height of 140 cm, the height of the table should be 57 + 5 = 62 cm, and the chair - 35 + 3 = 38 cm.

Here are a few more signs that you have a desk with the optimal height for your first grader:

- the shoulder line of the child should be even (shoulders raised - the table is too high, shoulders are lowered - the table is too low),

- the edge of the desk is exactly at the level of the solar plexus of the seated child,

- the child can rest his elbows on the tabletop,

- invite the student to put his elbow on the tabletop, the tip of his middle finger should reach the outer corner of the eye,

- the elbow of the child standing near the table should be 2-5 cm below the tabletop,

- knees in a sitting position should not rest against the countertop, between them there should be about 10-15 cm, legs bent at a right angle, the foot is completely on the floor.

Children grow up very quickly, not every family can afford to change desks every couple of years. Tip: pay attention to the so-called transforming desks, the height of which can be adjusted with the help of special lifts.

Depth and width of the working area. Target approximately 60-80 cm deep and 120+ cm wide. A spread out book and notebook should be freely placed on the surface of the table.

If it is possible to buy a table with an inclined top (orthopedic models), give preference to such a table. The sloping tabletop makes it easier for the eyes to work. The angle of the tabletop should be about 20 degrees for reading, about 10 for writing, and 0 to 5 for drawing, sculpting, or other handicrafts.

Other parameters, such as material, color, table shape, drawers and built-in shelves, allow solving the problem of workplace organization in different ways. Here, focus on your own taste and wallet, as well as the interior of your apartment. An important disclaimer about the quality of the material, some cheap plastics can be toxic, have a strong smell and cause allergies. It is better to give preference to natural materials.

See our selection of photos and catalog of a good manufacturer, and look for inspiration for your table!