Back-to-School = Time to Reclaim the Playroom
It’s August. School is creeping closer, and your living room looks like a toy store exploded. Between summer crafts, forgotten puzzles, and the trail of Goldfish crackers, kid clutter has officially taken over. You’re ready to swap chaos for calm—but you also want a space that lets your kids play and thrive.
In this blog, I’m breaking down how to organize kid spaces in a way that supports independence, makes cleanup easier, and helps everyone start the school year feeling just a little more in control.
Think like a preschool teacher
If you’ve ever seen a preschool classroom, you know: every item has a home. Blocks go in one bin. Art supplies in another. Use that same approach at home with labeled bins or picture tags. It helps kids know where things go and gives you fewer cleanup battles.
Keep it kid-accessible
If a system requires you to do all the organizing, it’s not working. Lower shelves, soft bins, and open-top containers give kids easy access and make it more likely they’ll put things back. (No promises, but still.)
Rotate toys to reduce overwhelm
Too many choices can lead to decision fatigue—even for kids. Keep out just a few categories of toys and rotate the rest monthly. It keeps things fresh and cuts down on clutter.
Create dual-purpose zones
A single area can be both a reading nook and a calming corner. A desk can be used for schoolwork and crafts. When space is tight, multifunctional zones keep things tidy without sacrificing play.
Let them help!
Let your kids choose which toys to donate and where things should go. Involving them builds ownership and can even turn clean-up time into a game (sometimes).
Your home should support your whole family—including your kids. A well-organized playroom or kid space brings more peace, more creativity, and way fewer LEGO injuries. Let’s get ready for the school year with systems that grow with your kids.
