5 Tips for Organizing Your Child's Room Every Parent Should Know

Before diving into room decor, it's crucial to consider its organization. Every parent knows that maintaining order throughout the year greatly reduces the need for a massive Shabbat cleaning—which is just as important as the room's design.

Organizing your child's room can be an enjoyable and rewarding activity.

So where to begin? Here are 5 step-by-step tips to get you started:

Tip 1: Set Goals Together

The goal of organizing should be clear to both the parent and child. If mom intended a quick tidy, and meanwhile, the child emptied every drawer, clearly the goal was lost in translation. Before you start, share the plan with your child and decide together what specifically you'll tackle today—and just as importantly, how. Lastly, make sure they understand their role in the process.

Tip 2: Break the Room into Categories

Divide the room into smaller sections or categories to better manage the process, literally bringing order to chaos. For instance, start with toys, move on to books, then clothes, and so on. Categories help you stay focused and tackle one task at a time.

Tip 3: Sort the Items

Before organizing, it's important to sort all toys and clothes. Prepare two large bags labeled 'Trash' and 'Donate'. Creating a donation bag teaches children about giving to those who may not have what they no longer need, encouraging a spirit of generosity.

Tip 4: Smart Storage Ideas

Beyond aesthetics, baskets, bins, shelves, and labeled containers help separate toys, books, and clothes. Teach your children from a young age where each item belongs, encouraging them to return things to their proper places after use. This promotes a sense of order and makes future organization easier.

Tip 5: Make It Fun

While kids generally aren't fans of tidying up, you can turn this activity into a fun game. Hold a contest to see who can fill their trash or donation bag the fastest. Play upbeat music, and make up silly songs and stories about cleaning the room. Children learn through observation and experience, so this activity might leave them wanting more. By making it a regular part of your routine with rewards and games linked to tidying, kids will develop positive associations with organization and will want to keep it going.