Keeping a room full of toys tidy is a challenge, especially when there is a lot of clutter. But external tidiness ensures inner peace, and that doesn't just apply to us adults. Children also feel more comfortable in an organized room because it offers them security and a clear overview. They also find their toys more quickly, as too much clutter usually leads to frustration when searching for their favorite toys.

Organizing the play area
Shelves with baskets for building blocks and animal figures as well as boxes for the many pens provide sufficient storage space and organize the play area more clearly. A cord along the wall, positioned at the child's eye level, allows for the hanging of drawings and pictures. It relieves children when parents temporarily put away toys not currently in use. This creates more space to play, and having fewer things around reduces the stress of tidying up.

Building a routine together
To help children tidy up, it is best to tidy up the toys together. This shows children how it's done, and they learn to take responsibility. Instead of tidying the whole room at once, choose a small area together with your child. Placing a rope around this area makes tidying up easier for your child, helping them feel less overwhelmed. It is advisable to tidy up together at least once a week. This encourages a regular routine that helps your child gradually learn to maintain order independently. Show your pleasure and praise your child for every little step they take when tidying up. Remember that keeping things tidy is a learning process and parents are the best role models for their children. With patience, positive support and a smile, you help your child to master this developmental step. It's about spending quality time together and learning something practical in the process, rather than achieving perfect order. This skill will also help children at school to manage their personal belongings well at all times. Sharing a dance after tidying up shows your child how much you enjoy their efforts and strengthens your emotional bond.