20 Ways to Have Fun while Studying

Believe it or not .. you can have fun studying!


Here are some tips to get you started

1- Use music. Put some music that doesn't have lyrics or words. Listen to it while you study. Skip this step if you are easily distracted by music.


2- Keep snacks close. Get together some healthy snacks to nibble on as you study. Try not to have ones with lots of calories as you're not moving much while studying. It is often effective if you use snacks as a form of treat for yourself every time you complete a part of the work.


3- Create an excellent study area. This is really important. You must feel like you "own" your little study space, whether it be a corner, a den or a whole room. Even if space is tight, you can arrange with family that a certain space is yours for study at certain hours, no matter what. Decorate your spot with favorite things but, try not to make your study area too distracting. The less clutter in your study area, the better.

4- Provide good lighting and a comfortable chair which is at the right height for the desk.

5- Ensure adequate ventilation. Nothing sends a person to sleep faster than lack of air. Get fresh air into your room regularly - even in winter!

6- Have good temperature levels. Being too hot or too cold will make studying hard and you'll be tempted to crawl off to somewhere more comfortable.

7- Get groovy stationery & desk gear. Your supplies can encourage you to study.

8- Schedule time for study, time for play. Don't look at study as a never-ending process. Give it its timeslot and devote yourself to it during this times and then reward yourself with the things you really feel like doing afterwards.

9- Get a pet to encourage you! If you have a household friend, such as a cat or a fish, you can have them around you as you study.


10- Take breaks. Frequent, short breaks are better for you and your thinking processes than infrequent, long breaks. Set an alarm on your computer or on a clock to go off every half hour and go for a stretch, get a coffee or milkshake.

11- If you are doing word problems in math, change the problem to make it more interesting or even a bit silly.

12- If you like music, create a short song about the general points of what you're studying.

13- Make flash cards. The best site on the internet to make flashcards on is Quizlet. When making your flashcards, always do the term in capital letters and the definition in lowercase letters. Using different handwriting, colors, and decorating your flashcards will help you remember them. Be sure that you actually USE your flashcards. Just making them won't do anything for you at all.

14- Go over your notes and draw pictures. For example, If one of your notes is "Ohio produces more cheese than Wisconsin", draw some cheese and a picture of Ohio smiling and Wisconsin frowning. This works really well if you are a visual learner.

15- If you are reading your textbook, use funny accents or weird voices.

16- Use mnemonic devices. For example, the 5 great lakes = HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) However, make them creative so that you can easily remember them. A creative one that I have heard for remembering the eight levels of classification is Dumb King Philip Came Over From Greece Sneezing (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species)

17- Make small posters that you can hang up around you room or around your house. Decorate them and draw pictures. On the night before the test or quiz, present and explain them to your family.

18- Grab a friend that is goofy but can be serious and create a skit. This works especially well for social studies (you can re-enact the pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock, for example) and Language Arts (Enact the ending or one of the key points to whatever book you're reading. Be sure that you say exactly what the characters in the book say, even if it sounds cheesy)


19- Pretend you're a teacher and create a test or quiz that you can take yourself or make your older sibling(s) and/or parent(s) take.

20- Try a change of scenery Pack up your textbook, notes and binder and try heading to your local coffee shop or library.