![]() Labeling containers with pictures/words makes clean-up and storage much easier. ![]() It is easier for children to put things away when there’s a designated spot: tubs, baskets or shelves. ![]() Make a game of it - we’re robots programmed to put everything in its proper place.” I’ll put away these things and you put away those.’ Give a little help. Say something like, ‘That sure looks like a big mess. “The Grandmothers”, early childhood educators in Cleveland recommend, “For preschoolers, clean-up time can be overwhelming they don’t know how to break the task down to smaller steps, or where/how to start. Children need to be taught the house belongs to everyone and everyone helps keep it clean. If Mom or Dad always clean-up, guess what? They will be expected to always clean-up. “Help Mommy pick up the toys … bring me that car … hand me that book.” Every tiny step is part of the learning process. It is one of the first responsibilities children can learn. As soon as they walk, they can begin to help clean-up. When can children help care for the stuff they require? Sooner than most parents think. Susie put the toys away, It’s cleanup time. Susie put the toys away, Toys away, toys away. Time to pick the toys up now, Let’s see who does the best. It’s time to pick the toys up now, Toys up now, toys up now. Pick Up Toys Song (Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb) (or “later today”)Ĭlean up clean up little star, stop and clean up where you are!”Ĭlean Up Girls, Clean Up Boys (Tune – “This Old Man”)Ĭlean up girls, clean up boys, Clean up all the blocks and toys,ĭon’t forget the dishes and the cups, That’s the way we all clean up! Time to put the toys away, we’ll get them out another day. Clean Up Little Star (Tune – “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)Ĭlean up, clean up little star, stop and clean up where you are.
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