This week Kathy and Lesli talk about the A Year of Playing Skillfully October character trait, Orderliness. Orderliness is often described as systematic arrangement. Put simply, everything has a place. Kathy and Lesli share the importance of modeling orderliness for young children and practicing orderliness at home. 

When practicing orderliness, Kathy and Lesli suggest:

1.     Keep it short – children need 1-2 step instruction.

2.     Keep it simple – children can help put away dishes, clothes, etc.… but only a few at a time. Often children’s rooms and playrooms contain too many toys. This can overwhelm children, especially at cleaning time. 

3.     Keep it at their level – make sure children can safely reach areas to put items away.

Kathy also recommends the book, The Home Edit and The Home Edit Life for anyone needing help with orderliness.