Declutter your kids room with these tips!

 

Sort and Categorize: Start by sorting items into categories like toys, clothes, books, and school supplies. This makes it easier to see what you have and identify duplicates or items that are no longer needed.

Use the “Four-Box Method”: Label four boxes or bins as “Keep,” “Donate/Sell,” “Trash,” and “Storage.” As you go through items, place them in the appropriate box.

Create Zones: Designate specific areas for different activities, such as a reading nook, a play area, and a study zone. This can help kids understand where things belong.

Utilize Vertical Space: Use shelves, hooks, and wall-mounted organizers to maximize vertical space. This helps keep floors clear and makes it easier to find items.

Incorporate Storage Solutions: Invest in storage solutions that are kid-friendly, like bins with easy-to-use lids, cubbies, or toy chests. Ensure they are accessible so kids can put things away themselves.

Review Frequently: Kids grow quickly and their interests change. Regularly reassess their belongings and storage needs.

Here are a couple things to try to prepare you and your kiddos for the upcoming school year!

 

Declutter the closets. Make the mornings easier but donating or putting into storage any clothes that don’t fit your kids anymore.

Establish a morning and after school routine. Try using our Daily Responsibilities Chart to teach your kids the things that need to be done!

Teach your kids to pack their lunches! Try setting up a lunch station to make it super easy for your kids to do it themselves!

Prep your pantry. Get rid of any old or expired items, and fill it with your school-year necessities!

Declutter and organize your entryway. Make it super easy to grab what you need and run out the door in the mornings!