Step 2 Planning your study environment

Before you do anything else, take a little time to think about WHERE youre going to study. Planning your study environment

First and foremost, you need a comfortable desk and chair. Planning your study environment

First and foremost, you need a comfortable desk and chair. (not so comfy that it makes you sleepy…) Planning your study environment

First and foremost, you need a comfortable desk and chair. The desk should have nothing else on it, except what you need for studying. Planning your study environment

The room should be free from noise. Planning your study environment

The room should be free from noise. The room should be free from distractions. Planning your study environment

The room should be free from noise. The room should be free from distractions. Distractions? Planning your study environment

The room should be free from noise. The room should be free from distractions. Distractions = siblings, parents, Facebook, phone, pets, tv, guitar, etc, etc, etc. Planning your study environment

Try to establish a pattern that for however long you intend studying all distractions – especially phone and internet – are left outside. Planning your study environment

Try to establish a pattern that for however long you intend studying all distractions – especially phone and internet – are left outside. Otherwise they will prove too tempting, and ruin your good intentions… Planning your study environment

The room should be very well lit. Planning your study environment

The room should be very well lit. The room should be well ventilated – lots of air! A warm room can make you drowsy. Planning your study environment

Bring healthy snacks to keep you going. Planning your study environment

Bring healthy snacks to keep you going. Bring something to drink. Planning your study environment

Bring healthy snacks to keep you going. Bring something to drink. Work alongside a watch or clock. Planning your study environment

Establish a School Zone Planning your study environment

Establish a School Zone Could be a tray or bulletin board Planning your study environment

Establish a School Zone Could be a tray or bulletin board Store reminder notes, permission slips, etc Planning your study environment

Some students find it hard to study at home, so they avail of the Evening Study option offered in the school. Planning your study environment

Some students find it hard to study at home, so they avail of the Evening Study option offered in the school. This forces you to study without distraction, and might be worth a try. Planning your study environment

Some students find it hard to study at home, so they avail of the Evening Study option offered in the school. This forces you to study without distraction, and might be worth a try. On the other hand, you also need a base at home where you can work effectively. Planning your study environment

Once you have yourself a good base for study, the next step is to plan what youre going to be doing. Move on to the section on Making a Study Timetable. Planning your study environment