How to manage the toys and play area?
Charlie Denesik
2025-06-21 12:17:00
Count answers: 5
We removed all the duplicates items, items that were broken or no longer age appropriate etc. The trick is to cut back and keep it simple. Step one was to remove all the duplicates items, items that were broken or no longer age appropriate etc. Using labelled storage bins with no lids, we carefully created a system that enabled the children to find what they needed quickly and easily. We try not to be too specific with our labels, we tend to generalise using words like “vehicles” Instead of splitting them into sub categories like “cars” “trucks” “fire engines”. Zip wallets are a great tool for jigsaw puzzles and lazy Susan’s for arts and crafts. Our two-step approach—clearing out duplicates and items no longer suitable, then sorting remaining toys into broad categories—sets the stage for an organised and accessible play space. With labeled bins and thoughtful storage solutions, you can streamline the search for toys while minimizing visual clutter.