Showing how we do homeschooling in a small space – and how our homeschool room looks in year five of our homeschooling journey!
It’s hard to believe we’re about to begin year FIVE of homeschooling. I’ve shared on Instagram and in a few other blog posts about what curriculum we use, how we built the unit we have in our living room, and more. But today I just wanted to show you how we use the space we have with 3 kids in a smaller homeschooling space.
We don’t have an extra room, we just had a big blank wall in our living room. I’m so glad I didn’t let space stop us. I’m also glad we didn’t try to make it in the basement. By having our school in our living room, it’s central to the rest of the house. It’s cozy, comfortable, and works really well for us.
See how we built this from a blank wall to built ins here
Click below to see the video tour of how the space looks (I even go inside drawers and cabinets…this is after a LOT of purging and cleaning out this summer!):
Pictures of how we homeschool in a small space :
Let me preface: these pictures were snapped quickly with my phone camera. I didn’t have the battery charged for my “real camera” …and I’m just at a point where I’m saying that “done is better than perfect”. So these images are imperfect for sure, but I hope it helps to show our homeschool space and the organization we use!
Just imagine how cozy this space is when we use our wood burning fireplace in the winter!
And as a reminder: it just started with a blank wall:
Other homeschool room ideas:
OK so I’m learning to embrace AI for some design ideas. Sometimes it’s got some great inspiration! However, I cannot say I was super impressed when I asked AI to make me some homeschool spaces. I share these in case it’s helpful to you, but I have to say, I like a lived in actual homeschool space better than any of these!
Bottom line:
I hope that this post and our space inspires you with rethinking spaces in your home. Whether it’s a home office, a homeschool space, or something else you’re looking to make room for – don’t let you lack of square footage deter you! Use your vertical space, get creative, and rethink a blank wall if you need to.
I’d love to know in the comments if you homeschool (whether you’re homeschooling in a small space or a large one!) or are in any way curious about it.
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