Bellowing parents, be
bolstered.
It is possible to enlist a bairn to brush up his or her own
bedroom.
Um, what’s a bairn?
Bairn is a Scottish word,
meaning son or daughter – you know, those younger
sorts, who don’t want to tidy up their rooms?
Here are five simple steps kids can
follow to keep their own spaces in shape.
1. Pick up the pieces.
OK, this is the hardest part of
bedroom cleaning. However, if children have easy bins or handy baskets to organize
toys and school supplies, the pickup stage can be simple.
2. Clean up the closet.
Tossing clutter onto the closet floor
does not count as tidying up. At least every couple of weeks, kids can sort
through this area to sort clothes and other possessions.
3. Keep bedding simple.
Let’s face it. Fussy linens are a
hassle for grownups, so how much harder are they for younger folks? A comfy cartoon comforter or fun juvenile bedding set is simpler to neaten than blankets and a fancy bedspread.
4. Start high.
Give each youngster a feathery telescoping duster, and make it a game to swoop dirt and lint off ledges, shelves, and
other surfaces. Tell little helpers to begin at the top, so dust and debris fall
downwards, where they will soon vacuum it up.
5. Pour on the power.
Lots of kids actually enjoy
vacuuming, if they are allowed to do it with a safe appliance. Even
preschoolers can learn to use a portable hand-held cordless vacuum with adult
supervision.
Bedroom cleaning is easy, if families stay with it.
Some parents even offer rewards to
kids who keep their rooms in tiptop shape, or to those who perform extra-
thorough cleanings. And plenty of youngsters are rewarded amply by the
long-lost treasures they may recover, right in their own rooms.
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Putting Away Toys by Phaewilk
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