Help your kids benefit from a designated workspace with their own desk. Your child can be focused and productive, especially as their schoolwork becomes a little more independent and difficult. Plus, with work, school and play occurring online more than ever, it's a good idea to provide your children with a quiet, personalised setup where they can complete schoolwork and join video study sessions.

Kids Desk Ideas

1. Toddler-Sized Desks

Even toddlers can benefit from having their own desk. Learning to complete work and do other activities at a desk setup will better prepare them for their later school years. A little desk is also a great out-of-the-way place for them to work on art projects. A desk isn't only an invitation to work – you'll be surprised at the creative ways your younger kids will incorporate a desk into their games of pretend play.

2. Organisational Features

Whether they're completing simple studies or creating coloured-pencil masterpieces, working at a desk can help teach your child about focus and organisation. Try to supply your younger kids' desks with simple storage features – like drawers and pencil holders – so they can develop a better understanding of organisation. You can also place basic storage units – like the set of storage drawers in the kid's desk idea above – beside your child's desk setup to encourage them to keep their supplies tidy and put away when they're not using them.

3. A Foldable Desk

Your child's desk doesn't have to be a permanent feature of their room. If they're on the younger side or if their room doesn't have much free space, opt for a foldable desk that can be neatly tucked away at the end of activities. Many foldable kids desks come with handles that allow for easy transport. The best part? These desks can be set up anywhere for a quick and easy mobile study space.

4. A Desk That Ages with Them

As your child gets older, their schoolwork will get harder and their projects more complex. Be sure to accommodate your child's growing educational needs by providing them with a desk appropriate for their age. Younger children typically need less space but can benefit from having a few simple storage features. Older children may need more surface space with more advanced organisational features to hold all their work, like a built-in hutch.

5. A Matching Desk & Chair Set

What good is a desk without a cute matching chair to go with it? Ensure your child has a place to sit at their desk by shopping for matching desk and chair sets. Many options are simple, like the kid's desk idea above, while others incorporate beloved cartoon characters, vehicle shapes, fun motifs and more.

6. A Desk Made for Arts & Crafts

Arts and crafts projects are some of the most engaging projects a child can enjoy, but they can require a lot of space and a lot of cleanup. Give your child a special place to experiment with art by providing them with a desk made specifically for art projects. Art desks come with large storage features that can hold an abundance of art supplies as well as other art-specific features, like the chalkboard in the kid's desk idea above. With an art desk, you'll (hopefully) no longer need to clean paint and glitter off any of your household's other surfaces.

7. A Small-Space Lap Desk

Short on space? A lap desk is the perfect solution. These compact desks can turn any sofa into a temporary activity space. Unlike freestanding desks, lap desks take up no additional floor space and don't require a separate chair. Though these desks are small and writing utensils tend to roll off, they're perfect for reading or completing online activities.

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