| Moms: 5 Steps to Organize Kids' Toys | | | | storage boxes are the best choice for most |
| | | | toys. Consider a rolling cart for toys that |
| 1. Separate all your kids' toys into | | | | kids like to move throughout your home. |
| categories. Building blocks, tools, dolls, | | | | |
| reading materials, action figures, and | | | | 4. Gather each category and measure. For |
| cooking items are all toy categories. | | | | example, stack all the building blocks. |
| | | | Measure dimensions and find or buy |
| 2. Make a list of your categories. List in | | | | appropriate containers. |
| the broadest possible terms. For example, | | | | |
| you'll likely keep Barbiedolls and | | | | 5. Set it up. Each toy should be categorized |
| accessories together. | | | | and should have a home to make clean up |
| | | | quicker and easier. If children know exactly |
| 3. Decide on the best container (box, basket, | | | | where things belong, they are more likely to |
| bin) to hold each category. Clear, plastic | | | | put them away. |