I like to tidy up how to#

This basically translates to a little tidy-up at lunchtime (things moved out the way and/or put back in their homes) and an overall tidy-up just before dinner time or bed time. Method Two: The Mini Sweep and the Big Sweep

The next step in preventing children from becoming overwhelmed is to allow only a set number of toys out every day (four works well for us) and if they want to play with another toy, then follow the ‘one in, one out’ method.

I like to tidy up how to#

Cleaning up the room like this with your children will show them how to group like things together and how the space is less overwhelming when the floor is clear. Then work together to put away the item they just finished with. Try to designate some time to play with your children and catch them before they get something else out to play with. For more information on this subject please read my previous posts: This will allow them to reconnect with what they own and take ownership over where and how it’s stored. WELLBEING: The point of tidying is so that our space and the things in it bring us happiness.įor more information about the mental and physical benefits of tidying, please read my blog post: How Can Tidying Improve Your Life?īut how do we get to the point of tidying being an automatic habit? I believe that children need to experience decluttering and organising their belongings using the KonMari Method first. INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: Less clutter means less distraction. Following which they are more likely to participate in keeping the family home ordered and organised too.ĬONFIDENCE: Tidying produces a sense of accomplishment. INDEPENDENCE: Through tidying they take ownership over their space and belongings.

MINDFULNESS: Children become more self aware through choosing what they’d like to keep and knowing what they own.īEING CHARITABLE: When discarding those items that no longer bring happiness, children can learn to pass possessions on to those in need. It’s not something that is taught in school. IT’S LIFELONG SKILL: Everything a child does is a learned skill and believe it or not, tidying is a skill that needs to be taught. I believe there are seven key benefits to learning the skill of tidying up and organisation, and the sooner we learn this skill, the better: I know first hand just how much children can benefit from having an organised work space as well as the long term benefits for their mental health. Before training to become a KonMari Consultant with Marie Kondo back in April 2018, I was a Primary School Teacher for nine years. Romeo and Hermione (now 4.5 and nearly 3) have been growing up in a KonMari home but I know from experience in working with lots of my clients’ children, that no matter their age, it’s never too late to teach children how to tidy up. My children have been learning tidying up skills since they were very young. The theme of our workshop was ‘How to use the KonMari Method with Children’. Last week I presented my third virtual KonMari workshop to Google as part of their September focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing.