Calico Designs blue Study Corner desk is perfect for small spaces, and has two tiers for writing, laptop or computer use. Desk, $140, Task Chair, $97.99, amazon.com.
Elevating your laptop to eye level with a laptop stand helps prevent neck strain, and is especially helpful if kids are on their laptops for extended periods of time. Fellowes I-Spire Series Laptop Lift/Stand, $26.99, amazon.com
Help your student to stay focused with their online classes — and reduce background noise for others working from home. JBL JR’s wireless headphones for kids have built in technology that ensures that the volume is always below 85dB to protect hearing. The headphones have a 12-hour battery life and stickers so kids can personalize them. $49.95, amazon.com
Ikea’s Mojlighet combines a magnetic white board for drawing and notes with a cork board to post to-do lists. It also comes with a basket at the bottom to hold small necessities. Magnets included. $34.99, ikea.com
With so many school districts adopting remote learning for fall, there’s less of a need for new back-to-school clothes. Look for a few standout pieces like those in the Gap Kids National Geographic collection, which focuses on sustainability and exploration of our planet. Each piece is made with recycled or organically grown materials. T-Shirts $24.95, gap.com
Blue light reducing glasses are designed to decrease eye strain and eye discomfort due to prolonged screen time. “Many of the newer products with coatings that help to filter blue light out tend to help with eye strain and eye fatigue in people that try them,” said optometrist Toni Reising at Kraff Eye Institute in Chicago. “Is it something that’s absolutely necessary? No, but It can help to ease the bright light on the eyes,” she said. Blue Light Kids glasses starting at $28, bluelightkids.com
With the entire family working from home, space is at a premium, so organization is essential. Ikea’s Raskogcq utility cart fits in the smallest of spaces and can easily be moved to wherever you need it. $29.99, ikea.com
If your kids will be going to a classroom, look for a backpack with multiple pockets to hold school supplies as well as hand sanitizer, wipes and extra masks. State Bags tie-dye Kane kids backpack, $95, statebags.com, and L.L.Bean Original Book Pack flower print backpack, $36.95, llbean.com
Be prepared and pack an extra mask for in-person classes. Gap’s printed cotton poplin kids masks come in sets of three for $15. gap.com
Pottery Barn Kids’ Morgan desk keeps everything in one place with one drawer and several cubbies for storage and studying tools. The upholstered round Task Chair features an adjustable seat to keep pace with your child’s growth. $349 and $199, potterybarnkids.com
