One of the most important items in your preschooler's room is his toys. But these are often the items that keep his room looking disorganized and messy -- and you frustrated. To keep his room looking clean, make it easy for him to organize toys and other items. In addition to better organization, you will probably need to remove some items from the room, as well. Excess toys and clothes will make it difficult to de-clutter the space.
Instructions
1. Remove all small clothes, shoes and any toys that are no longer played with or worn from the room. Donate these items to a local charity or thrift store.
2. Place clothes that are currently out of season in plastic bins or boxes, and move these containers to the garage, basement or attic. This is only necessary if you have trouble storing all of your preschooler's clothing.
3. Fold all the clothes neatly, and put them in drawers or hang them up. Place short-sleeved shirts all in the same drawer, long-sleeved shirts together, underwear and socks in one drawer and pajamas in another. Organize all clothing hanging in the closet by type: jackets, shirts and pants. Keep all the preschooler's shoes neatly lined up on closet shelves or at the bottom of the closet.
4. Dedicate some of your preschooler's toys to the toy library. Small children often become bored with toys that they have constant access to. Bag or box up some items, and put them away for several weeks. After that time, swap the toys from the toy library with those that are currently in the room. Your kids should have a restored interest in those toys.
5. Place colorful plastic cubbies against the wall to hold small toys, such as blocks, cars and crayons. Write the purpose of each cubby bin on a sticker, and place that sticker on the front of the bin. Or instead of cubbies, you can place plastic bins on a shelving unit. You can also arrange larger toys on a shelving unit or put them in a toy chest.
6. Line reading and coloring books up on a bookcase or on the top of a dresser between two bookends.
7. Place a tray on the bookcase or desk to hold school papers, assignments and drawings.
8. Secure a coat hanger to the wall. Encourage your child to hang her coat or backpack here.
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