Organize the Game Room with Style!

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The children’s playroom is a great fun place to create and organize. In this article, you will find essential supplies and tips and advice for creating this inspiring and soothing space for your toddlers to let their imagination go!

Storage bookcase

To keep the game room tidy, you will need a good storage system. It starts with a bookcase, shelves, shelves and compartments. The best is to fill the empty spaces of a bookcase or cupboard with storage bins, ideally reclosable. Indeed, if the bins have a lid, you will have the option to stack them on top of each other to maximize your space. Place toys that require higher parental supervision in the shelf, so that the child does not have access except in your presence. This will help you stay in control of the game room! Rotation of toys is recommended, as well as annual or bi-annual decluttering. To keep a current and functional playroom, it is important to get rid of toys that are no longer used, and to donate them to a day care center or to children in need. It can be difficult to get rid of toys, but think about it: a game room can become cluttered and it is discouraging when there is too much to pick up!

Identification labels

Use labels to identify each of the storage bins. This will save you time and energy when searching for a particular toy. Classify toys that have similarities or serve the same activity by categories. For example, place in the same bin all the elements used to build the train track and the cars that come with it. You could also use different color storage bins for an even more aesthetic filing system.

Reading corner

It is important to have a reading corner to help the child develop his imagination. Spending time with your toddlers to tell stories can create good bonds of attachment. It is a privileged moment where the child benefits from your attention and your affection. This helps him develop an optimal relationship with the parent. Creating a comfortable and ergonomic reading space for both adults and children is essential. You do not want to have pain in your back after reading just a few pages, right? Give yourself, for example, a small sofa or a reading chair for yourself. For the child, he can either sit with you on the sofa, or sit on a small chair pear(more commonly called a “pouf“) or lie on a comfortable carpet . Moreover, the “poufs” of the company Fatboy are particularly interesting and colorful! Have a well organized reading library to allow the child to spot his favorite books and to stimulate his interest in reading. You can also include coloring books in a section of this library.

Drawing and coloring

A must have is a practical corner for visual arts projects! A table and chairs , storage pots for pencils of all kinds, paints and brushes. However, it is easy to lose control of pencils and have too many, whether mixed, broken or damaged. So, have only a small set of each kind of pencils (lead, colored lead, felt, wax) and help your child understand how to use them calmly and how to properly maintain them so that they stay in good condition. Set the rule to always tidy pens properly when the coloring activity is complete. Above all, classify and select the drawings and coloring. It’s good to encourage and honor the creations of your children, but you can not keep everything! To do this, each child in his own box (limit the size of the box for him to make choices). The child chooses his favorite creations and places them preciously in his memory box. Then, once a year, do your own sorting and keep only the few drawings and coloring that really stand out from the others. After a certain number of years, you can even make a great collage project if you wish.

Place to creativity!

We can really let go of our creativity when creating a playroom for children. That’s why I propose nonessential additions, but fun. For example, who said that swings were an outdoor activity? In fact, indoor swings are becoming more popular when it comes to modernizing the house! If space allows, install one or two swings at solid anchor points screwed to a beam or ceiling, and voila! You can observe a concrete example of an indoor swing in the picture above.

Also consider decorating the playroom with a cute luxury teepee , ie an indoor tent! Your child can take refuge there when he wants to be calm and quiet. He can bring toys or books, and build his little imaginary world.

The last word: Simplicity

Remember that the secret is simplicity. Fewer equivocal objects to less space. Bet on the strictest necessary, especially with regard to toys and coloring pencils! Children will find even more opportunities to use their imagination if they have fewer toys on hand. Less distraction means longer play time with the same toy, and therefore allows the child to have fun more creatively and with better concentration.

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