Decluttering Rules When Organizing Your Game Closet
OK, now that March is in the air, it is time to start Spring Cleaning. Here’s a space that some people have no idea how to organize. Even Baby Boomers need to review the decluttering rules when organizing a game closet.
With a large closet use the solid shelf method for storage. I would not recommending the heavy duty wire shelving as pieces of puzzles, small game pieces will find their way to the floor more easily than not.
One of the first rules is to use clear plastic containers for storing packs of cards, crayons, pencils. Label the container on all four sides, that way no matter which way it is put back the label is clearly visible.
Top shelf: |
Adult board games: chess, backgammon, poker chips etc. Tip: put elastic around each of the games and puzzles, that way if the box becomes tattered, the chance of losing a piece is minimized. |
Middle shelf: |
Teenage Board games: monopoly, scrabble, etc. |
Lower shelf: |
Playing cards, Elementary children’s board games and larger puzzles: shoots and ladders, elem. Scrabble, I spy etc. Use shoeboxes and label on the outside any items that may be contained in it…stamp pads, ink, blocks etc. |
Floor: |
Toddlers and Preschoolers - A plastic bin on wheels in wonderful. The child becomes self-sufficient and can actually wheel the wanted games in and out of the closet. Another idea is handled baskets. But don’t overload them. They can be too heavy for the little ones to tote around. Open bins/stackable baskets are some of the best containers because small hands can easily reach in and take out items as well as to put away. Storage carts are also great for crayons, paper, coloring books etc…. again if they are clear plastic, the child can see what they are choosing. Makes life easier! Tip: If you want to have your toddler or preschooler be part of the putting away process, they have to become part of solution. Have them help in choosing bins…maybe their favorite color See which storage device they like better If they like what they chose, they will most likely like the idea of picking up. |
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