We all know that a little one’s room explodes into chaos several times each day. That’s just the way it is. But when the mountains of clothes and toys are pared back, a child’s space doesn’t feel so chaotic — even when every single toy seems to have found its way onto the floor. For kids with allergies or asthma, having a clean, dust-free room is essential, and that’s easier to maintain when there’s less to keep clean. This weeklong plan will get you there.
Make a Plan of Attack
Look over the entire plan before you begin and tailor it to meet your needs — if there are mountains of stuff to go through, you may want to divvy up the work over several weekends. For some, tackling a major decluttering project in the little one’s room is only fathomable without said little one present; for others, tossing a single item without the child’s knowledge could result in a meltdown to end all meltdowns. You know your child best, so make the call that feels right to you.
Day 1: Simplify
Decluttering tasks: As you go through this process, try to have a clear vision of the sort of room you want for your child and how it will help make your lives simpler. Toys that easily fit within bins and on shelves are more appealing to play with, and clothing with some breathing room in the closet and drawers makes getting dressed in the morning less of a challenge.
Day 2: Sort and Conquer
Key concept: Top 10. If you are working with your child to pare back belongings, try introducing the concept of the top 10. This will gently shift the focus from the things your child is giving away to zero in on what is most important.
Kids older than about age 4 (depending on the child, of course) can really get into making lists and picking favorites. For instance, have your child pick out his or her top 10 favorite stuffed animals and display them prominently — meanwhile, the other 40 stuffies can be shifted into a box in another closet or given away. There’s no need to be super-strict about it … 11 or 12 is fine. Just trying to stay within a certain number can be a great help.
Decluttering tasks: After the big work of decluttering on Day One, your child’s room should be looking noticeably better. Now is the time to make some refinements and find a home for everything that’s left.
Day 3: Deep Clean
Cleaning tasks: Hopefully after Days 1 and 2, your child’s room will be less cluttered and more organized. Now it’s time to tackle the dirt.
Day 4: Organize Art
Decluttering tasks: Children’s artwork is a special case because it pulls at our heartstrings … and because they create so much of it! If you are having trouble letting go of your child’s work, remember that to kids, it is much more about the process than the product. It’s OK to keep a few pieces that best represent who your child was at each age and stage, and let the rest go.
Day 5: Carve Out Zones
Decluttering tasks: Today’s goal is to take a wider view of your child’s room: How is it working? How is the flow? Is there space for your child to read, sleep, play and create? Think about creating small zones tailored to support different activities:
Small-space tip: One child-size table can be used for art, puzzles and as part of a pretend house at different times — there’s no need to have three separate areas.
Day 6: Label It
Decluttering tasks: Neatly organized bins and baskets are practically worthless if you can’t tell at a glance what’s in them. Pick up a bunch of identical labels and make signs for each basket, bin and box, including in the closet.
Cleaning tasks: Put together a small cleaning kit to keep in your child’s closet to make regular cleanup easier — include a stick vacuum if you can. Also tuck in a child-size dustpan and broom and a few rags for your little one to use to help clean up.
Day 7: Start Daily Habits
Cleaning tasks: It takes time to begin a new habit … don’t give up!
Source: Laura Gaskill
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