1. Find an area in your home that has good lighting - Before you begin planning your workspace, make sure that you find an area in your home that has good natural lighting, or has space for a desk lamp to provide light.

2. Select a desk, table or other sturdy object to serve as your workspace - Some spare space on a table or an unused desk is a great place to start. The key thing is that the workspace is a place that the child can return to regularly with those items and their own computer, and be a cozy place for them to learn.

3. Have seating that has strong support and is at the correct height - You'll want a sturdy chair to help keep your student focused, but also one that will feel comfortable. Good sitting posture is important, so try to provide a chair with good support, at the correct height for students to work comfortably.

4. Make sure the workspace is free of noise and distractions - Any toys, games or other items that might distract your child from their studies should be removed from the workspace. You'll also want to consider if the location of the workspace itself will be free of noise or distraction before setting it up. Is the kitchen going to be a good place to have your child's workspace, or is there going to be a lot of noise and people walking around? Is the spare desk in the living room a good place to study, or will your child be distracted by family members watching TV? Keep these questions in mind when choosing your ideal location.

5. Teach your child to keep the workspace organized and free of clutter - It's easy for a child's workspace to get messy. Knowing where to put certain items and always making sure that the workspace is clean and organized is important to keeping an effective workspace for your child. Organization and cleanliness are important life skills and this is a good place for students to practice these skills.

6. Have something to keep your child hydrated - Having water or other hydrating liquids available is an important component to a child's workspace and their education at large. "As little as a 1-2 percent dehydration is enough to significantly impair a student's thinking and their mood," says Patrick Keeney, director, college and career programs, MPS product management at k12.com.