10 Ways to Make Cleaning Up Fun for Kids

Kids can be messy but with a little help they CAN keep their bedrooms tidy. Here are several cute, clever ways to help your littles stay organized.

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Staying Tidy Can Be Fun (We Promise!)

Kids can be messy. But with a little help, they can keep their bedrooms tidy all on their own. We've got some cute and clever ways to keep your little ones organized — for good. And the best part? They'll love it!

Avoid stepping on these beloved blocks by providing a fool proof storage solution that kids will like, too. Simply store the pieces in colored coordinated boxes or you can simply tape a piece of construction paper in the appropriate color to a plain shoe box.

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Color Coded

Avoid stepping on these beloved blocks by providing a foolproof storage solution that kids will like, too. Simply store the pieces in color-coordinated boxes, or you can simply tape a piece of construction paper in the appropriate color to a plain shoebox.

Doll clothes can quickly get out of control. So, keep them hung up and ready for play with this super easy DIY project. A coat of fresh paint and decorative tape transform an old wooden tool box into something special.

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Wardrobe Wrangler

Doll clothes can quickly get out of control. Keep them hung up and ready for play with this easy DIY project. A coat of fresh paint and decorative tape transform an old wooden toolbox into something special.

Encourage kids to clean up after playtime by using photo labels. Print out an image of the toy, then tape it to a bin so there’s no confusion about what goes where.

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Photo Finish

Encourage kids to clean up after playtime by using photo labels. Print out an image of the toy, then tape it to a bin so there’s no confusion about what goes where.

Teeny tiny collectibles need a home, too and an ice tray is the perfect size. Use removable adhesive strips to secure it to the wall so you can reposition, as needed.

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Super-Cool Display

Teeny-tiny collectibles need a home too, and an ice tray is a perfect size. Use removable adhesive strips to secure it to the wall so you can reposition as needed.

Save those small, plastic food containers! They’re a fantastic way to wrangle smaller items like colored pencils and puzzle pieces.

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Upcycled Plastics

Save those small, plastic food containers. They’re a fantastic way to wrangle smaller items like colored pencils and puzzle pieces.

Barbie, Ken and all their friends will appreciate some quiet time in an under the bed shoe organizer. The individual cubbies are the perfect size!

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Doll Downtime

Barbie, Ken and all their friends will appreciate some quiet time in an under-the-bed shoe organizer. The individual cubbies are a perfect size!

If the stuffed animal population is getting out of control, tuck them into a storage pouf for easy access and comfy seating.

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Double-Duty Furniture

If the stuffed animal population is getting out of control, tuck them into a storage pouf for easy access and comfy seating.

They’re fun to collect but keeping tiny cars organized and off the floor can be a challenge. This DIY PVC car park is as cute as it is functional. Cut 3-inch diameter PVC into 3-inch lengths, then glue them together on plywood.

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Traffic Control

They’re fun to collect, but keeping tiny cars organized and off the floor can be a challenge. This DIY PVC car park is as cute as it is functional. Cut three-inch-diameter PVC into three-inch lengths, then glue them together on plywood.

Store clay and playdough in recycled jelly or mason jars. They have easy access when ready to play and the jar’s seal will keep in moisture.

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Dough Zone

Store clay and playdough in recycled jelly or Mason jars. They have easy access when ready to play, and the jar's seal will lock in moisture.

Upcycle an old spice rack into a cute, easy access book shelf. Paint a crisp white or accent color and group together to create a focal point in the room.

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Ready to Read

Upcycle an old spice rack into a cute, easy-access bookshelf. Paint a crisp, white or accent color and group them together to create a focal point in the room.

10 Ways to Make Cleaning Up Fun for Kids

Staying Tidy Can Be Fun (We Promise!)

Color Coded

Wardrobe Wrangler

Photo Finish

Super-Cool Display

Upcycled Plastics

Doll Downtime

Double-Duty Furniture

Traffic Control

Dough Zone

Ready to Read

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