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More Order in the Children's 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 educator, Marte Meo consultant, mother of two children, and encourager.

Oh dear, what does it look like here?

Each family should find out for themselves in what rhythm the children's room is tidied up. Whether right after playing, once a week, or when you can no longer see the floor... One thing is clear! It is part of life and you can't avoid tidying up.

Edina is a certified educator and shares her tips for more order in the children's room.

It's all about the texture!

Now we adults have something important over children: a certain understanding of "Textured" – both externally and internally.

  • Outer Textured

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

    For example, through shelves with boxes equipped with small symbols indicating the toys inside, or the beautiful, colorfully well-differentiated storage baskets from Sterntaler.

  • Inner Textured

    But how do children learn an inner Textured? Here they need the positive, motivating, and close support from us adults.

    One basic idea applies: the younger the child, the smaller the task! Because the most important thing is: The child should be able to manage the task well and thereby experience themselves as competent. This helps them build a good self-image.

Cleaning up can be learned!

The term "tidying up" is very clear to us adults. For
children, it is more abstract. They face the wildly played-in chaos and have no idea how or where to start.

"Tidying up" basically serves as 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 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 with good spirits! Don’t see the upcoming task as an annoying burden, but as a great opportunity to spend time with your child, giving them many small moments of success through your positive guidance.

And now the practice and repetition begin. Your child will show you how long they need your support.

Here are a few important features at a glance:

Handy away

Handy away! Smile relaxed and start from the beginning with a clear overview of what happens next: "So, my dear, now we’re starting to tidy up. We’ll begin with the craft corner."

Specific tasks

Give your child a small concrete task (what should go where) from a subcategory that they can easily manage:

"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 their effort when they have put the pens away, for example with "Great job. That was really quick." This serves as a clear end to this small task. The child notices that their effort was recognized and feels seen and appreciated.

A good feeling!

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

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Edina Weth Weil
As a certified educator and Marte Meo consultant, she is a mother of two children and is passionately committed to supporting and encouraging families. Her positive attitude and empathy make her an inspiring source of encouragement for both parents and children alike.

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