New Year, New Space: Re-Organizing the Play Room

Instead of rummaging through closed bins and bags for your child’s favorite toy truck, go for storage space where toys are on display – such as cubby storage units, shelves, open bins, etc. And when it comes to accessibility, we have a wee trick. You can adjust the furniture to your kiddo’s age and height! If you have a cubby storage unit or an organizer like our Totes Tidy, place the unit or the bins flatly on the ground so that your little one can easily wobble to their toys and pull out their playmate for the day. When they grow taller, place the unit or bins vertically so that they can reach for their toys – just make sure to secure them to the wall! (Safety first, after all.) If you prefer to keep things neatly closed, then have removable labels handy – they’ll save you and your kiddo some time when searching for the right toy!  

Books come with a ton of benefits for little learners! They help children develop their language skills and expand their vocabulary. Books create a bond between kiddos and their parents. They spark the imagination and help little ones learn about the world around them, and so much more! So why not put all of that positivity on display in the play space? Create a mini children’s library that highlights the books, their fun titles, and their bright colors. Who knows, maybe keeping them front and center will inspire your children to develop a love of reading! You can even make the organizational process creative – and educational. When the library becomes a bit messy, organize the books alphabetically and give your child the opportunity to practice their ABCs at the same time! You can even add in some crafty fun into the experience by creating customized letters and sticking them next to the related section of books. 

For the toys that your child has fallen out of love with or has grown out of, we say – donate! You can sort through your kid’s older toys and pick out the ones that were gently used and are still playable. You can either give them to a family that doesn’t have as many toys or consider giving it to a charity, a children’s hospital, a daycare center, etc. We also recommend going through this with your child! Not only will it introduce them to the process of re-organizing their space, but learning about giving and donating can teach them about the importance of generosity and empathy. So before walkin’ over to the recycling bin or the trash can, ask yourself: can this toy live a new life in the hands of another happy kiddo?