https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 02:09:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937611 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:27:32 +0000 SAHM0811 1937611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DD was 5 too when I felt the need to get her her own desk. She had daily homework in kindergarten and I just felt like she needed her own space, otherwise it was easier for her little sister to bother her while she was trying to work! So we got her a desk at around 5.5 years old. It's from Ikea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937450 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:15:27 +0000 Andrea 1937450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was wondering the same thing! Right now we're doing homework on various tables, but I think it would be nice for her to have a desk in her room. I was thinking of getting one for next year when she starts kinder in the fall... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937449 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:15:24 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1937449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: always go to ikea for dressers! don't like spending a lot on them... maybe when they're a little older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937448 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:15:11 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1937448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably do it around 4 or 5. My in laws have a really cute antique flip top desk waiting for Liam when he's old enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937441 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 12:10:05 +0000 woodentulip 1937441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: This is the thing-artwork and the bit of homework we have so far is all done at the kitchen table or their tiny play table. And for now, I like that best because it keeps it as a social time. I don't want her to feel like she has to go to her room on her own to enjoy those things! Maybe I will hold off for now...</p> <p>But along the same lines...have you found any awesome dressers? ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937334 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:33:11 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1937334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'm redoing (or rather putting it together for the first time) charlie's room right now and didn't put in a desk because it is so small. if we had the room (turning 5 next month), i definitely would have. </p> <p>But he usually does his homework on the dining table, or we have a small table that folds up that he uses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937327 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:28:56 +0000 looch 1937327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son has one in his room, it was part of the furniture set. There is also a hutch on top, with two additional shelves. It's considered "youth" furniture, though, so it is smaller scale.</p> <p>The desk part is his bookshelf, it functions perfectly for that right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-to-get-kids-a-desk#post-1937247 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:32:59 +0000 woodentulip 1937247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey everyone! I have been thinking a lot lately about wanting to get my daughter a desk. She just turned 5 and I feel like it would help us keep 'her' (note: not meant for our younger kid to play with) art supplies separate, give her a place to practice her writing, and so on.</p> <p>But I am not sure if 5 is too young? When did any of you get a child a desk? </p>