"Put away, put away, everything in its place..." This is the little song you hear most often in many homes with small children, don't you think? That's because teaching tidiness is one of the principles many specialists recommend. It helps them focus their attention, acquire routines, classify, and take on responsibilities. If we get into the habit of having little ones put away their own toys, coexistence will be much more pleasant as the years pass and they enter rebellious stages. But how can we integrate this habit into the home without you ending up doing it yourself?
TURN IT INTO A GAME: Set a challenge. They will have to be able to put away their toys in a certain amount of time, and each day they will try to beat their own records.
SING: This option delights the little ones. Sing the same song every day when you tidy up, and you'll realize that, suddenly one day, you'll start singing, and your child will automatically start tidying up.
MAKE IT PRETTY: Use colorful boxes, chests, shelves shaped like animals... When you integrate elements they like, tidying up will be more attractive to them.
MAKE IT EASY: Make sure shelves, boxes, and other organizers are within their reach. It seems obvious, but in many homes, furniture is arranged with adults in mind, and that makes it impossible for children to gain independence.
CLASSIFY: So that they know where everything is at all times, it's important that toys are classified and stored in different boxes. Cars with cars, stuffed animals with stuffed animals, animals with animals... this way they can better structure ideas and concepts and it will be easier for them when they have to get a new toy.
And can all this tidiness be done in an original, attractive way for kids and still look nice with the rest of the house? Of course, it can! We've collected some ideas on Pinterest that can serve as inspiration. And you, how have you managed to keep your child's room tidy?
