Children's rooms reflect their personalities and daily lifestyle, but they can also turn into a place of chaos and confusion, making the task of keeping it clean a challenge for parents. Cleaning children's rooms is important because it helps instill the values ​​of organization and responsibility from an early age. But how can this task be turned into a fun and easy experience for children? In this article from Dalili Medical, we will review effective ideas that make cleaning children's rooms a fun and easy activity, which enhances their independence and develops their sense of responsibility.

**How ​​to organize narrow children's rooms?**

 

You can benefit from shelves hanging on the wall and turn them into a library to store toys and books, which helps you get rid of toy storage boxes, in addition to adding an aesthetic touch to the room and being easy for children to use.

Install wall pockets in the room to store your children's tools, as they do not take up much space and help organize the clutter.

Choose a bed with lower drawers or a built-in library, so you can store items such as clothes and covers without the need for clutter.

You can change the room colors to light shades, which gives a feeling of spaciousness and adds a comfortable atmosphere to the place.

Use the "nightstand" as a work space, where your children can use it while studying.

**Organizing children's toys in their small rooms** You can store colors and pens in a large jar with a lid, which makes it easy for your child to access and store them without having to scatter them everywhere, thus avoiding leaving them on the floor or desk after finishing drawing and coloring.

If your child loves drawing on the wall, you can hang frames for him, put paper inside them and change them whenever they are filled with his artwork.

To encourage your child to organize his toys, you can draw lines using colored tape on the floor of the room, to define a special "corner" to put his bike and cars after playing.

It is useful to put a sufficient number of large and colorful boxes in your child's room, so that he can take out the toys he wants to play with and store them in them without creating a mess.

You can install organizer bags on the side of the children's bed, which ensures that the toys they want to sleep next to do not get lost, and they will remember to put them back in the bag as soon as they wake up.

You can hang magnetic bars on one of the walls in the room, so that your child can put his cars and metal toys on them after he is done playing, which will add an aesthetic touch to the room and encourage him to organize his toys.

Dedicate a "toy box" for your children, through which you can collect any toy that you find in an inappropriate place for a certain period. This will help children understand the importance of organization and arrangement.

Reasons that make your child avoid taking responsibility:

 

- Not wanting to mature, as continuing the role of the child gives him a feeling of comfort.

- Having other interests and desires that he wants to achieve.

- Believing that it is useless to implement these demands, as some consider them boring demands.

- Negative feelings towards any work that is considered mandatory.

Mistakes to avoid when asking something from your child:

1. Repeating the same request several times.

2. Rewarding the child immediately after completing any task, which may make him uninterested in carrying out requests in the absence of a reward.

3. Comparing him to other children, such as his siblings or relatives, as this can negatively affect his self-confidence and desire to achieve.

4. Doing the task instead of him.

How can you teach your child to organize his room?

 

Start by explaining the difference between order and chaos. Don't just give comments about the cleanliness or order of the room, because this may not help him understand what he should do. Take him to the room when it is tidy, and calmly explain to him the reasons why it is so, such as putting toys in their designated places, hanging clothes in the closet, and making the bed. This will help him understand that chaos means the absence of these items, which teaches him how to organize his room and the importance of that.

Get him involved in household tasks ** Involve him in routine household tasks such as organizing and cleaning, while providing a clear explanation of what he should do and the necessary steps. This routine will help him feel secure and confident, and will instill a sense of responsibility and planning and commitment skills.

**Use visual reminders**Your child may often forget the steps needed to organize his room. So, you can use visual reminders to help him complete the task. For example, you can take pictures of the library after it has been organized, or make a list of the tasks he needs to do to keep the room tidy and organized.

**Be a role model**If you ask your child to keep his room clean and tidy, it is important to review the level of cleanliness and organization of your own room. Be a role model for your children, as children tend to imitate their parents’ behavior. If your child sees your room untidiness, he will think that organization is not necessary, no matter how much advice or guidance you give him.

Help him get rid of his old things**One of the best steps that will make it easier for him to organize and clean his room is to help him get rid of old things, such as shoes, clothes, and toys. It is preferable to do this once a year, so that things do not accumulate and it is difficult to find a place for new things, which leads to chaos in the room.

Praise his efforts in organizing and arranging** Make sure to provide positive feedback towards your child’s efforts in organizing his room, even if he did not complete all the tasks. You can tell him: “The room is much tidier now” or “Thank you for putting your toys in the right places.” These comments will encourage him to continue organizing his room and enjoy every step he takes, which will push him to strive to finish all the tasks.

**Discuss the importance of cleanliness** Your child may not realize on his own the importance of arranging the place, as he may consider arranging a boring and difficult task. Therefore, it is important to talk to him about the importance of cleanliness, and that neglecting it can lead to contamination of the house and attract harmful insects. You can also explain the consequences of leaving a mess, such as the possibility ofA bruise or injury to him or his sibling due to tripping over toys thrown on the floor, or losing his toys if they are not placed in their designated places.

**Set a time for cleaning** You can set a specific time for cleaning before starting the game. For example, if your child is having a friend over to play at home, you can agree with him that the end of the play time will be dedicated to tidying up the toys. Try to make it seem like a logical agreement and not a punishment, as the mess he makes should be cleaned up and everything should be put back in its place.

Add a touch of fun** We all know that adults can get bored while doing housework, what about children?

You can add some fun and joy to the time you spend tidying up with your child, to avoid him feeling stressed and bored. Here are some ideas:

Competition: If you have two children, you don’t need to think much, all you have to do is turn the tidying tasks into a game and a competition between them to see who can finish their task first. If your child is alone, you can compete with him. Remember to make the competition encouraging only, without specifying a winner or loser.

**Use tools:** You can take advantage of some tools that make the process of collecting things fun, such as using a sea shovel to collect Lego pieces.

**Fun family time:** You can turn cleaning time into an opportunity for family bonding, as all family members participate in arranging the house together, which saves time. After finishing, you can enjoy more time together playing, going for a walk, or whatever family activity your children prefer.

**Don’t interfere with the arrangement:** When your child finishes arranging his room, avoid interfering to make it look perfect. He may feel frustrated if he doesn’t get the job done right, which may make him avoid trying in the future. It’s okay if his bed looks a little messy.

Avoid using cleaning as a means of punishment **How ​​many times have you asked your child to clean his room as a form of punishment? He may get the job done, but this won’t help motivate him to do household chores when it’s not a punishment. Instead, you can make the process of arranging seem like an opportunity for your child to get beloved rewards, such as watching a cartoon with you after finishing, or giving him his new toy after arranging the old ones.

Use colored storage bins** Using colored, labeled storage bins can make organizing easier and more fun. Assign each color to a specific category of items, such as toys, books, or clothes. This will help children easily know where everything is and encourage them to put things back where they belong after they’ve used them.

**Labeling:**You can use labels on the bins to explain what’s inside each bin. Use simple illustrations or words to make it easy for young children to understand. This not only promotes organization, but it also helps with learning the names of items and developing their reading skills.

**Provide kid-sized cleaning tools:**Large tools can be overwhelming for young children, so it’s a good idea to provide them with cleaning tools that are the right size for them. A small broom, dustpan, or even a kid-sized vacuum cleaner can make the cleaning experience more comfortable and fun for them.

**Teach kids how to use tools:**Take time to teach kids the correct way to use cleaning tools. Show them how to use a broom properly, how to dust, or how to organize items. This will help foster their independence and give them a sense of responsibility for their tasks.

**Involve children in organizing the room:**Let children help organize their room and choose where to store items. Ask them where they prefer to store toys or books, and listen to their ideas. This enhances their sense of ownership and responsibility for their room.

Designate specific locations for everything**Designate specific locations for each type of item in the room. Use shelves, boxes, and drawers to store items. When children know where to put everything, it becomes easier for them to put things back after using them.

Enhance a sense of responsibility**By participating in cleaning their room, children learn the importance of responsibility and taking care of their personal spaces. This can positively impact their behavior at home and at school.

**Enhance independence**When children are able to clean their room themselves, they gain a sense of independence and confidence in their ability to manage their affairs. This contributes to their personal growth and prepares them to face greater challenges in the future.

**Reducing stress and clutter**Clean and tidy rooms help reduce stress and promote focus and calm. Children can enjoy an organized and clean environment, making it easier for them to play and learn better.