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More Organization in the Kids’ Room

Edina knows the challenges in family life not only because she is a mother herself, but because she has had different experiences through her work. Order is often a central point of conflict. In this blog post, she shows how you can provide more order in your home.

Edina Weth-Weil

From Hearts, graduate educationalist, Marte Meo counselor, mother of two, and encourager.

Oh dear, what does it look like here?

Each family should decide for itself how often the children’s room should be tidied. Whether it’s immediately after playing, once a week, or when you can no longer see the floor... One thing is clear! Tidying up is part of life, and there’s no getting around it.

Edina is a qualified educationalist and shares her tips for keeping the children’s room tidy.

It’s all about the Textured finish!

Now we adults have something important over children: a certain understanding of "Textured"—both external and internal.

  • Outer Textured

    The outer Textured can be implemented well and, above all, visibly for the children.

    For example, using shelves with boxes labeled with small symbols representing the toys inside, or the beautiful, easily distinguishable-by-color storage baskets from Sterntaler.

  • Inner Textured

    But how do children develop an inner structure? They need positive, motivating and close guidance from us adults.

    One basic principle applies: the younger the child, the smaller the task! The most important thing is that the child should be able to complete the task successfully and thereby experience themselves as capable. This helps them develop a positive self-image.

Cleaning up can be learned!

For us adults, the term "tidying up" is perfectly clear. For
children, it is rather abstract. They are faced with the chaos of a play session and have no idea how or where to begin.

“Tidying up” is essentially an umbrella term for smaller categories, which in turn have subcategories.

One task at a time!

To engage with the task and develop motivation and a willingness to cooperate, it is up to us as caregivers to create a positive atmosphere in which tidying up can be learned in a relaxed way.

Approach your child in a good mood! Don’t view the upcoming task as an annoying burden, but as a great opportunity to spend time with your child and give them many small moments of success through your positive guidance.

And now it’s time to begin practicing and repeating. Your child will show you how long they need your support.

Here are a few key features at a glance:

Phone off

Put the phone away! Smile calmly and start at the beginning with a clear overview of what happens next: "Okay, sweetheart, now it's time to tidy up. We'll start with the craft corner."

Specific tasks

Give your child a small, specific task (what should go where) from a subcategory they can manage well:

“First, please put all the colored pencils in the pencil case.”

Give time

Give your child time and watch attentively to see what happens. This shows your child that you trust them to complete the task at their own pace.

Praise

Smile encouragingly. Acknowledge its effort when it has put the pens away, for example, by saying, “Great. That was really quick.” This provides a clear ending for this small task. The child realizes that its effort was noticed and feels seen and appreciated.

A good feeling!

Always remember: Give your child the feeling
“You can do it, and your efforts will be noticed.” That provides motivation, and with motivation, learning is easy.

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Edina Weth Weil
As a qualified educator and Marte Meo counselor, she is a mother of two and is passionate about supporting and encouraging families. Her positive attitude and empathy make her an inspiring source of encouragement for parents and children alike.

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