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If you are a parent in Lagos, you know the morning struggle. The school bus is honking outside, you are trying to beat the traffic to the office, and suddenly you hear the panic: “Mummy, I can’t find my other sock!” or “Daddy, where is my math homework?”
It is stressful. It delays everyone. And it often ends with you frantically searching the house while your child watches.
Organization isn’t something children are born with; it is a skill they must be taught. And in a busy city like ours, raising an organized child isn’t just about a tidy room it’s about raising a responsible, independent adult who can manage their own life.
At Daily Kids Find, we believe that the right environment (and the right tools) can make all the difference. Here are 5 practical ways to encourage organizational skills in your kids.
1. “Everything Has a Home”
The biggest reason for clutter is that items don’t have a specific place to “live.” When a child finishes playing, they dump the toy on the floor because they don’t know where else it goes.
- The Fix: Create clear, accessible zones. Use labeled bins or shelves.
- Our Tip: If you have bought our creative building blocks for kids Nigeria loves, keep the box or get a dedicated plastic tub for them. Teach them that the blocks must sleep in their tub at night, just like they sleep in their bed.
2. Start Small with “Chunking”
Telling a 5-year-old to “clean your room” is overwhelming. They see a mountain of mess and don’t know where to start. This usually leads to tears or them just shoving everything under the bed.
- The Fix: Break it down. Instead of “clean the room,” say: “First, pick up all the cars. Good! Now, pick up all the books.”
- The Tool: This works perfectly with our durable playsets for toddlers Lagos parents buy. Teach them to organize by category—kitchen toys in one pile, action figures in another.
3. Use Visual Checklists
Children, especially younger ones, respond better to pictures than nagging. A verbal instruction goes in one ear and out the other, but a picture on the wall is a constant reminder.
- The Fix: Create a simple morning checklist with pictures: Brush teeth -> Wear Uniform -> Pack Bag -> Put on Shoes.
- The Value: This builds the habit of checking responsibilities without you having to shout from the kitchen.
4. Make “Pack Up” Part of Playtime
Don’t wait until the very end of the day when everyone is tired and cranky to tidy up. Make organization a part of the fun.
- The Fix: Use the “Transition Song.” Sing a specific song every time you switch from one activity to another.
- Montessori Method: If you are using Montessori materials for sale online, the philosophy is strict: you must return one activity to the shelf before taking another. Enforcing this rule at home prevents the dreaded “tornado struck the living room” look.
5. Lead by Example (Sorry, Parents!)
We can’t ask our kids to be organized if our own spaces are chaotic. They are watching us. If you leave your shoes in the middle of the parlor or your bag on the dining table, they will do the same.
- The Fix: Narrate your own organization. Say out loud: “I am finished with my keys, so I am hanging them on the hook so I can find them tomorrow.”
6. The “One In, One Out” Rule
Toys accumulate fast. Birthdays, Christmases, and visits from Grandma mean your house is quickly overflowing.
- The Fix: Teach your child that for every new big toy they get, they should choose an old one to donate.
- The Benefit: This teaches value and charity. Plus, as a trusted toy vendor in Lagos, we know that high-quality toys last a long time. Donating them gives them a second life with another child who needs them.
Organize Their Play, Organize Their Mind
An organized child is a calmer child. When they know where their things are, they feel more in control and less anxious.
At Daily Kids Find, we stock storage-friendly toys and playsets designed to keep your home neat. From stackable learning aids to playsets with built-in storage compartments, we help you win the war against clutter.
Ready to get organized? Visit our online store to find durable, high-quality toys that are worth keeping organized!
