Doing Virtual School? You Need This FREEBIE!

If you're looking to create a virtual school study space for your school age kiddo, here is a list of what you'll need and a printable school day schedule to keep kids on track!

Virtual School Study Space Tips + FREE Printable Schedule!

Things sure look different this school year… while some schools are starting in-person schooling – most have adopted a hybrid or online-only educational plan.  Whether your town is calling it virtual school, remote learning, or something else entirely, they all mean the same thing… kids will be at home.  And we parents could use all the help we can get!

Here at PPP we're pulling together lots of our best deals & tips into this one post for those doing home learning this year.  But more than that?  We'd LOVE to hear YOUR tips as you navigate this new (slightly weird) school year!

At Home Learning Schedule for Kids

Eeek!  I don't know about you but I need a schedule to help us stay focused and have a sense of structure.  It helps my kids – and it helps my sanity as a mom!  And if your kids are at home alone for most of the day this will REALLY be helpful to them.

 

Just sign up above and I'll email this printable schedule to you right away!  
You will be able to customize the schedule to type in whatever you want during each block of time – for instance your schedule might look like this:

• 8 AM – Wake Up, Eat Breakfast, Brush Teeth
• 9 AM – Zoom Meeting With Science Teacher & Classmates
• 10 AM – Math Schoolwork
• 11 AM – Play outside & Eat Lunch
• 12 PM – Quiet Time for Reading
• 1 PM – Classwork
• 2 PM – Snack & Homework
• 3 PM – Chores

Or it could be totally different!  If you have littles you might want to build in more time for running around and playing.  If your kids are teens – they'll be able to sit still doing their work for bigger blocks of time with less direction and fewer breaks.

Print one off each week an your child can check off tasks and break up the day!

Virtual Study Space Setup

I've been working on a study space for my daughter Reagan who is doing a hybrid model and will be home a few days a week.

I picked up this cute Metal cart at Target here – and am fluffing it with school supplies that she'll need to have on hand.  When you use your Target RedCard, you'll pay just $33.25 shipped!  This one is nice too because it comes in gray, white, or blue. The caster wheels lock too, so a good safety feature to keep in mind.

It sits next to her VERY simple desk (which is this adjustable folding table that works great for right now).  Scroll down to the end of this post to see more virtual school space decor ideas!

Here are some more helpful resources for getting ready to do virtual school at home:

One thing they'll ALL need being at home is a decent laptop – check out the current Best Laptop Deals for Students!

Or if you prefer the Google Chromebook experience – see these Best Chromebook Deals for Students.

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You might also want to plan ahead for lunches with these School Lunch Ideas – many of them you can prepare and have handy in the fridge.

 

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If you're sending off a college kid – get a teeny bit of peace of mind when you prepare this College First Aid Kit

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See the best Back to School Sales happening each week so you can get your supplies like notebooks, pens and folders for as little as 25¢

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What You Need To Create a Virtual Study Space

Get set up for success with all you need to create a Virtual Study Space – from desks to decor.

DESKS:

This Mainstays Student Desk gets nice reviews and seems to be sturdy, without having a HUGE price tag.  It's currently priced at $79 and is available in blackwood or weathered oak finish. You'll get free shipping on this order too.

This Techni Mobili Classic Office Desk is a heavier desk with a lot of features. It has cubbies on the top for additional storage, as well as a drawer and rectangular cabinet. Right now, you can save quite a bit on this desk with a Kohl's Coupon Code and Kohl's Cash.

Here's how to get the best deal on this desk:

Buy (1) Techni Mobili Classic Office Desk – $237.99 (Reg $279.99)

• Use cardholder code PLEASANT30 for 30% OFF (or 15% off code SHOP15 for non-cardholders)
• Use cardholder code AUGMVCFREE for free shipping or get free pickup
• Pay $166 ~ Get back $30 Kohls Cash
• Like paying $136 Shipped!

Unless you have one on hand, you're probably going to need a desk chair too.  This Mainstays Mesh Padded Seat chairis one of the best sellers right now, and you can grab certain colors for under $30.  It's got great reviews and is nice that the height is adjustable as well.

If you're looking for something functional without taking up additional space in a room, this Sauder Cannery Bridge Lift-Top Coffee Table / Desk might be just what you need.  This might even be something to consider for a college student heading to an apartment (love the two in one feature!).   This is currently priced just under $175 (Regularly $274) and you'll get free shipping as well.

And last but not least – the humble folding table is PERFECT for converting an area into a school zone for the daytime and taking it down when you're not using it.  It can fit more than one kid and is easy to hide in a closet 🙂

 

Melissa & Doug Table & Chairs Set – Under $102 (Reg $150)

This has fabulous reviews and this one is nice too since a couple chairs come along with it! Keep in mind, it is for ages 3 – 8, so this wouldn't work for older children.  You can get this one for just $101.99 right now with free shipping.

OR for a less expensive option – get the KidKraft Modern Table & Chairs Set for under $78!

 

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ORGANIZATIONAL CARTS:

This Gramercy Rolling Cart by Recollections is priced $49.99 as a best buy option  – reg $100!

It's available in White, Red, Teal, Black, and Gray, so if you're looking for a coordinating color for your virtual school study space, one of these should fit the bill 🙂  There is a 20 lb limit per tray, so keep that in mind as you plan what will be placed on each shelf.

 

And this Kohl's storage tower is cute and colorful and keeps papers and supplies hidden!

The Big One 4 Drawer Storage Tower – $59.99 (Reg $119.99)
Add something for about $10 – like (2) Big One Bath Towels – $4.99 ea

• Use cardholder code PLEASANT30 for 30% OFF (or 15% off code SAVEBIG15 for non-cardholders)
• Use cardholder code AUGMVCFREE for free shipping or get free pickup
• Pay $166 ~ Get back $30 Kohls Cash
• Like paying $136 Shipped!

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ACCESSORIES:

Accessories will definitely vary in need for virtual school based on what you might already have on hand (and also the age you're setting up for), but here are some of our top items we spotted.

You can grab this Mainstays LED Desk Lamp for as low as $6.88.  It's small enough to not take up a ton of space, but has a flexible neck and is available in LOTS of colors.

 

Allow for more mobility in where they work by snagging a lapdesk – like these fun MyGear Lap Desks that come in 6 fun patterns!

Or for a more SERIOUS lap desk setup – this oversized lap desk with phone holder, mousepad and wrist cushion – looks fantastic.

This Learning Resources Create-a-Space Storage Center is great for corralling all the odds and ends you want to have on hand!

This mesh organizer will definitely be helpful to keep all the pens, markers, and pencils separated. It's got nice reviews and is priced just over $11 right now.

 

Walmart has this adorable children's reading nook bookshelf for just $99 right now (Reg $200!) and it would make a perfect little spot for reading time.

 

TIP: To easily find back to school deals this year on PPP, be sure to bookmark our our Back to School Sales shopping page – we'll be updating it all summer long and you can also grab a FREE 2020 Back to School Printable Cheat Sheet there!

 

Before heading out, here are a few other posts you may be interested in:

• When is Tax Free Weekend 2020 in Your State?
• Free Back to School Cheat Sheet – sign up now!
• 13 Back to School Shopping Tips
• The Best Back to School Sales for 2020

More Virtual Study Space Setup Ideas!