Can You Please Tidy Your Room (2)

   CAN YOU PLEASE TIDY YOUR ROOM (2)

HAVE A RACE

Cleaning up, especially for a child who starts playing with toys again before the job is done, can become a frustrating task. For a small child, you can turn cleaning up into a game by saying things like "Let's see if you can pick up your toys before I count to 20" or "Can you clean up your toys before the cartoon comes on?" As your children grow, you can have races with larger families to see who can clean their rooms the fastest and keep track of the record for someone to try and beat.

STORAGE

The most common place for lost toys or other items is under the bed. Instead of it being a dusty cave where only socks and missing puzzle pieces are found, you can turn it into a neat storage area by placing special boxes under the bed.

CLEANING

Once your child starts reading, they will start to mimic you in tasks like cleaning and dusting. You can encourage them to help you clean by preparing games like giving them a toy cleaning kit. As they grow older, you can direct them in this pretend play and make chores like wiping down their own table, polishing or watering plants, as well as picking up books, toys, and clothes more enjoyable.

“I DON’T KNOW” BOX

If your child doesn't know where to put a toy or article of clothing, they will likely put it in the wrong place. To combat this, create an "I don't know" box and help them place those items where they belong.

BASKET

As children grow, you can encourage behaviors like picking up after themselves or putting away their clothes. To make this a regular habit, place a large basket next to the door and put things that need to be put away in there. Encourage your child to take their things from the basket and put them in their proper place.

SHARING

If two children share a room, designate drawers and shelves for each child. Always support the older child as they can help the younger sibling be more careful with their belongings.