The quarantine has led us to spend more than a month and a half locked up at home with our family and the children have taken over most of the rooms in our home. All activities that used to take place at school, the park or the after-school centre are now held at home.
From drawing or painting to doing your homework to enjoying your favorite toys, the months of the living room or dining room are the operational centres of the little that do not have a specific playroom or a room large enough for that.
As a result, many have had to adapt their homes to telework and be able to care for children at the same time (and suffer as little consequence as possible). Thus, organizing a small craft corner is essential for these days, as is taking care of the furniture of the home.
Thus, we propose several systems that are within our reach to design an ideal space for the little ones and take care of the home furniture without having to have a large budget.
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Elements for the craft corner
Once we have the space that will serve as the backdrop to our craft corner, we can start thinking about what elements to place in this space for children to enjoy without impediment.
The desktop organizers are very useful to store the different tools we need to develop the crafts. Also, pencil holders, boxes with dividers or stationery accessories are elements that promote order in the playground and that help organize space efficiently.
Wooden table on Amazon. 75.99 euros.
LEGO-compatible, multi-activity, portable, folding, square, wooden hot-wing table with blackboard and storage, for children and infants
Desktop pencil organizer at Amazon. 13.78 euros.
Desk organizer for pencils, storage boxes for offices, teachers, schools, markers, gel pens, brushes, 16 compartments in 4 colours
Rainbow wood pencil holder on Amazon. 16.99 euros.
Rainbow Wooden Pencil Stand, for Children’s Table/Office Supplies/Makeup Brush/Desktop Organizer/Classroom Supplies (PH1)
Material organizer at Amazon. 26.40 euros.
Learning Resources- Create-a-Space Organizer, Color (LER3806)
Wooden desk organizer at Amazon. 19.99 euros.
Marbrasse Wooden desk organizer, multifunctional, for desk, stationery, home, office, storage with drawer (B11-black)
5-piece desktop organizer at Amazon. 19.99 euros.
5-Piece Desk Organizer, Pen Organizer, Office Storage, School, Home Supplies, Translucent White Pen Storage Holder Set of 3
Storage boxes set of 6 at Amazon. 14,99 euros.
mDesign Storage Boxes set of 6 – Storage boxes for clothes, towels, sheets – Ideal storage boxes for optimal order – Colour: taupe/natural
Wire mesh trolley on Amazon. 54.95 euros.
Kingrack 3-Stage Wire Mesh Roller Car, Service Cart Organization Mobile Storage Shelf Kitchen Bathroom Garage or Home Office Shelves, No Screws Easy Mount
Tape dispenser at Amazon. 26.59 euros.
We R Memory Keepers Washi Tape Dispenser, Multicolor
Tape dispenser on Amazon. 3.99 euros.
Japanese Washi decorative, clear desk tape/cutter with visible tape dispenser
Sorting box with handle on Amazon. 12.99 euros.
Rayher Sorting box with handle, Assortment, 3 compartments, 23,1×15,6×18,5cm
Rotating desktop organizer at Amazon. 11.99 euros.
EXERZ EX058 O-Life Rotating Desk Organizer, Pencil Holder Set with 5 Accessory Boxes – Multicolor – Equipped with Safety Scissors (NOT sharp), Ruler, Tape Dispenser, Eraser, Clips (Pink)
Box with divisions in Amazon. 17.99 euros.
mDesign Practical square divider box for office supplies and stationery – Pencil and accessory storage box – Desk organizer with 8 compartments – transparent
Set of 2 plastic organizer boxes at Amazon. 24,93 euros.
mDesign Set of 2 Plastic Organiser Boxes – For use as a sewing box, pencil holder or for storing craft supplies – Portable desktop organiser with 4 dividers – white
File drawer at Amazon. 24.99 euros.
Exerz Office File Drawer/Paper Sorter with 3 Drawers/Desktop Box/Desktop Organiser (White)
Desktop organizer set at Amazon. 17.52 euros.
Anekke 16908 – anekke desk organizer set, 4 pieces: magazine rack, pencil tray, tray, desk organizer
Mini Home Litter bin – El Corte Inglés. 7.95 euros.
Mini Home Litter bin – El Corte Inglés
Table protectors of different materials
We continue with a key element to protect the table where the children will develop all the activities. For this purpose, there are many protectors on the market made with materials as diverse as glass, wool, laminates or a mixture of several of these options.
A good alternative is to opt for a transparent protector to which we can add, on top, a stamped rubber that fits in with our home decor. Another recommendation is to opt for neutral colour designs that combine with any decorative style. Finally, the XXL format mouse pads can also be used as a base for taking care of the table.
Waterproof PVC table cloth on Amazon. 26.99 euros.
MAGILONA Home – Waterproof PVC Table Cover, Rectangular, Custom Size, Linen, Transparent, 23.5×39 Inch(60x100cm)
Thick PVC desktop protector on Amazon. 32.99 euros.
Custom 1.5mm thick PVC desk protector Clear glass desk protector Plastic table cover Rectangular vinyl table protector-p 80x120cm(31x47inch)
Table mat at Amazon. 20.99 euros.
Bubm waterproof synthetic leather mouse pad, perfect for writing, office and home, ultra thin 2 mm, 80 x 40 cm
Children’s tablecloths
Once we have protected the table that will serve as a base for the children’s handicraft corner, we can add a children’s print tablecloth to strengthen the protection of the furniture and for add an extra touch to the decor.
The tablecloths made with materials such as polyester are easy to clean and easy to store when we’re not going to use it. In addition, they are stain-resistant and can be washed in the washing machine without any problem.
Children’s tablecloth on Amazon. 23.99 euros.
ABAKUHAUS Colorful Tablecloth, Children’s Tree Animals, Printed with the Latest Technology Washable Firm Colors, 140 x 200 cm, Multicolor
Plastic tablecloth on Amazon. 12.91 euros.
Creative print conversion border plastic tablecloth, – jungle
Furniture repair kits
If before creating a craft corner adapted for your children at home you have had to use the dining room or kitchen table and this has been damaged, there are tools on the market with which repair the wood on a visual level.
These materials are very practical for returning the furniture to its initial state and prolonging its life.
Furniture repair kit at Amazon. 8.99 euros.
OUNONA 12 in 1 Wooden Furniture Ritocco Scratch Repair Pens for Indossati Cake Set occultanti Furniture Repair System
Wax to nourish, revive, repair and protect quality furniture on Amazon. 9.99 euros.
Delara intensive care for very high quality furniture, with beeswax and coconut oil, 75 ml, brown
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