Location: Yard, Indoors
Time: 5-25 min
Feature: No prep

Activity

After outdoor play, invite toddlers to help clean up items by placing them in a designated bin. Offer specific praise to highlight teamwork and cooperation. 

Materials

The materials for this activity will depend on your setting. Having designated, child-friendly bins or zones labeled with both words and pictures will support children in keeping their play area organized.

Skill Building

Including children in keeping their play space neat builds a sense of pride, ownership, and belonging. As they work together, they're building communication and social skills