A real school desk: the size and rules of choice

Do you remember well your school years? Strict form, white bows, neckties, heavy knapsacks and worn tables in classes. Today, bows and ties are an attribute of the holiday, portfolios are much easier and more convenient, only the school desk remains unchanged, the sizes of which, by the way, are very important for good performance.

Types of school desks

It would seem, well, the school table, what in it can be special. He is one and only and unique. 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.

1. 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 table top and chair.
2. Orthopedic desks - a model that is primarily suitable for children with abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system. But this does not mean that you can not buy orthopedic furniture for a healthy child. After all, health is easier to save than to return, and the spine is not a joke!
3. Part-candy bar. This kind of school tables is well known to everyone. Usually they are used in junior classes. The table top is attached to the bench, which allows the child to be taught the correct position at the desk.
4. Single or double desks.
5. Folding - these desks are most often used in large auditoriums. In fact, it is a chair with a small folding table on the armrest.
6. Desks with drawers are very convenient. They can store textbooks, notebooks and other school supplies.

First-form student's class

Children grow very quickly. That's your child going to first grade, which means you need to think not only about buying a school uniform and supplies, but also about a reliable workplace to do the lessons. Today, school desks for the home are presented in a variety of shops. But it is important to take a responsible approach to choosing this furniture, because an uncomfortable chair or a table that is too high can easily spoil the child's mood and discourage the desire to engage. If it is a school desk, the dimensions must comply with the norms, in addition, it must meet the safety parameters, like the home one.

When choosing a place to install desks in advance, consider the moment with lighting. 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 on hand so that your first-grader does not run around the room for the necessary textbooks and manuals.

A desk or a desk?

Often, parents ask themselves what is best to buy, a desk or even a regular desk. It's all a matter of taste. After all, if you figure out what a school desk is, it's adjustable or an old one - it's a table or a table top and a chair (bench). Therefore, the main criterion in the selection - convenience and comfort for the child, and of course, safety.

Today, there are many desks that perfectly replace the classical school desk. Such furniture can be the most diverse:

• With or without boxes;
• From the array or from light materials;
• With folding table top or solid;
• With shelves for books , etc.

Very often you can see in the store that a regular table is called a school desk. The price of it at the same time can reach even 15-20 thousand rubles. Carefully 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 a lot of stationary or drawers and pedestals, 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, live in a one-room apartment.

Features of the choice of desks

In order not to regret the money spent, it is important to approach the choice responsibly, because most often the workplace is purchased not for one year, but with the prospect of long-term use. So, what to look for when you need a school desk:

1. The size of the table - it should be wide enough and long, so that the child can comfortably place on it not only notebooks, but also teaching aids and accessories.
2. The chair should be comfortable. The feet of the child must touch the floor. Ideal option will be office chairs with anatomical backrest, which can be adjusted in height.
3. 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.
4. Calculate the ideal height of the desk is quite simple: for every 15 centimeters of the child's growth, 6 centimeters of the table height is required. Similarly, a chair is selected, only 15 centimeters of the toddler's height should be 4 cm of the height of the seat.
5. For a first-grader with a height of 128 cm, the best option would be a desk with a height of 51-52 cm, and a chair 34-35 cm.

Basic errors when choosing

Despite a lot of advice and calculations, many parents still make mistakes when buying. And most often they are very banal. Here are just the most common ones.

1. Glossy finish. For the child this is a minus, the gloss will blink and interfere with the work.
2. Narrow table. Because of the lack of space on the countertop, the child will be uncomfortable doing the lessons.
3. Unsuitable height of chair or table.
4. Insufficient attention to moving elements. Remember, all regulators and connection points must be made of quality material.

Now you know how important the school desk is for the child. It is better to choose the sizes directly before the beginning of study or to choose a workplace with the possibility of height adjustment.