How do I organize my children's craft material?

As parents, we've all been there – craft materials overflowing or scattered everywhere from the living room to the bedrooms. While crafting is an amazing way for children to explore creativity and practice fine motor skills, the mess can feel chaotic, especially for those of us, who are with children at home most days.

As a Montessori educator, I love crafts because it refines motor skills and offer unlimited creativity. However, as a mother, I understand the struggle is real. But I'm here to tell you that staying organized is an ongoing process, and it's definitely achievable with the right strategies.

The Art Cart Story

This week, I realized our art cart needed some beloved pipe cleaners refill and it also appeared I was ignoring the overflow of paper and other art material all over the place. So I had to take charge (that's my job as a mom) and here is how I'm planning to keep it organized. With the (in)famous pipe cleaners refill in hand, I'm implementing a new organization system inspired by The Home Edit. Their simple yet effective approach involves three key steps:

Declutter: Get rid of what is not needed. This could be dried-up markers, broken crayons, or old papers.

Organize: Arrange things in a system that works for you and your children.

Contain: Use containers to keep everything under control and easy to access.

Why Organize?

Organizing craft materials not only helps reclaim your physical space but also contributes to better mental health. Plus, it teaches children essential development skills.

So, let's embrace the challenge and turn that craft chaos into an organized haven. Remember, it's a journey, not a destination.

With Love, Adeline