Fun Ways to Declutter Your Young Kid’s Bedroom - By Clear And Calm Home Organising

Decluttering your young kid’s bedroom doesn’t have to be a dreaded task. It can actually be a fun and creative experience for both you and your child! Here are some enjoyable ways to make organising their room feel like playtime.

1. Turn It Into a Treasure Hunt 🕵️‍♂️

Kids love the thrill of discovery, so why not make decluttering a treasure hunt?

• Give them a checklist of items to find and declutter—like broken toys, outgrown clothes, or missing puzzle pieces.

• Reward them with a sticker or a healthy treat for completing the hunt.

💡 Tip: Keep it fun by giving each item a silly name or sound effect as it goes into the ‘donate’ or ‘rubbish’ pile.

2. Use Colour Coding 🌈

Involve your child by assigning different coloured boxes or baskets for various categories.

• Red = Rubbish

• Blue = Donate

• Green = Keep

• Yellow = Relocate (toys that belong in other rooms)

💡 Tip: Let your child decorate the boxes with stickers or drawings for extra fun!

3. The 10-Minute Tidy-Up Game ⏳

Turn cleaning into a race against the clock!

• Set a timer for 10 minutes and see how many items your child can tidy away before the buzzer sounds.

• Encourage them to beat their own record each time.

💡 Tip: Play their favourite song and have a dance party while tidying up!

4. Create a Display Space 📸

Sometimes kids hold onto clutter because they love showing off their treasures.

• Create a special shelf or bulletin board where they can display their favourite items.

• Encourage them to rotate items every few weeks to keep it fresh and clutter-free.

💡 Tip: Teach them that donating toys means making space for more awesome creations on their display.

5. Storytime Sorting 📚

Kids love stories, so why not incorporate storytelling into decluttering?

• Pretend their room is a magical kingdom that needs tidying before the big festival.

• Give them heroic tasks like rescuing toys from under the bed or banishing broken items to the ‘Land of Fix-It’.

💡 Tip: Use character voices and sound effects for extra giggles!

6. Reward with a Room Makeover 🎨

Give your child something to look forward to.

• Once their room is decluttered, let them choose a new decoration or poster.

• Reorganise their space to feel fresh and exciting.

💡 Tip: Involve them in the process—kids love having a say in how their room looks!

7. Celebrate Successes 🎉

Decluttering is a big accomplishment!

• Finish the session with high-fives and positive feedback.

• Acknowledge their efforts with a fun activity or a special treat.

Decluttering your child’s room can be a fun bonding experience when you approach it with creativity and positivity. At Clear And Calm Home Organising, I can help you create a clutter-free, joyful space for your child to thrive in.

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