Yes, the new school year is upon us!
After the long summer break, there is a lot to talk about, and one or two circumstances may have changed. It is a particularly exciting time for any child starting school this autumn. Taking the school bus for the first time, attending class, and brand-new challenges such as homework or specific learning goals will now form part of their daily routine. A nice backpack, a bigger desk or even upgrading a child's room to a teen's room – it's all about the little things that will accompany a child on their first day at school.
Such nice things are symbolic and can help children cope with special life events.
Not only will the information below ease the transition to a new school, it will also help children look forward to this exciting chapter in their young lives:
- Beautiful pencils in a pencil case chosen by themselves will whet their appetite for drawing and writing.
- Kids often receive the gift of a home-made "school cone" on their first day at school.
Craft tip: Use left-over wallpaper to liven up the school cone. - It doesn't take long to rearrange a room, yet it can make a big difference. Muted colours and a consistent furniture theme can help transform a child's room into a teen's room.
Tip: Add a photomural from our teen room collection and replace posters of horses or cars with cool palm tree prints or sci-fi murals. - Teenagers want their beds at floor level. If you still have a loft bed, simply shorten the wooden legs to set the tone for a teen's room.
- A desk is particularly important for teens because a place of learning supports their ability to concentrate.
Tip: Ensure that the wall opposite their desk is rather plain so they are not distracted.
Incidentally, these tips also apply to anyone who has taken some time off work and is now resuming their daily work routine. After all, a little makeover to provide some motivation and inspiration for upcoming projects never hurt anyone! And if you still haven't had enough sun, sea or sand, your summer holiday can last forever with a photomural motif from the south.
