How to Teach Your Children to be Organized

Teaching your child to be organized takes time and patience. Follow these steps to start the process.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Lead by example. Keep your areas tidy and organized.

2. Have a realistic expectations and rules. A young child may need more encouraging and some type of reward system.

3. Pick out colorful cubbies and make a game out of organizing and cleaning up.

4. Consider messy vs. dirty. Some children will never be as neat and organized as you would like them to be. Meet them halfway.

5. Get rid of excess stuff. It helps clean up a room right away.

Tips & Warnings

• Donate an old item when you buy a new item for your child.
• Make it a daily routine. Kids easily get overwhelmed if they have to clean up a weeks worth of stuff.

[peacefulguy12]

on 9/6/2009 thaks pls keep up the good work

[peacefulguy12]

on 9/6/2009 thanks pls keep up the good work

[sdwriter68]

on 2/3/2008 thank you for the feedback!

[Susanh]

on 2/2/2008 Great tips! Now I have to organize my areas...hmmm...:)