Kids Toys-Too Many Or Just Too Many At One Time

 

When it comes to keep kids interested in their toys, the number one rule is this: don't just buy new toys -rotate them. As parents we tend to buy our kids lots of toys. Then grandparents and other relatives come over and bring even more. The next thing you know your house is overrun with toys. Despite this large selection your child ends up playing with the same 2 things over and over again and you begin to wonder ' why do we have all these toys -lets get rid of them. "

Kids Toys-Too Many Or Just Too Many At One Time

Kids Toys-Too Many Or Just Too Many At One Time

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Kids Toys-Too Many Or Just Too Many At One Time

Kids Toys-Too Many Or Just Too Many At One Time

Before you bring that big black trash bag and start dumping the extra toys try rotating your child's toys to stimulate new interest and to keep them learning. Kids can often get overwhelmed when there are too many toys tochoose from. To overcome this feeling they pick one or two items and tend to play with them exclusively. When a new item is introduced they gravitate toward it right away but then it gets lost in the clutter and kids revert to their old favorites.

The best way to combat this phenoMenon is to select a 5-10 toys to keep out and available for your child to play with. Choose 1 or 2 from each category-a couple of puzzles, a few toys, building a set of blocks, some pretend play items, etc. Instead of getting rid of the extra toys put them out of sight in the cupboard or in the garage. After a few weeks (or how ever long you think is appropriate for your child) take about 1/3 or .5 of the items and rotate them with the ones you had putaway.

The same trick should be used for books as well. Instead of piling tons of books into a regular bookshelf get a book case that allows them to see the front cover of the books so it is easier to see the pictures on the front. Small children are very visual and this type of bookcase will stimulate their desire to look at books and eventually to read on their own. Many parents have traditionally preferred & standards so they can hold all their books in one spot. When you are practicing the rotating method this is no longer a concern. Keep the extra books away in the garage and change the selection every few weeks.

Kids Toys-Too Many Or Just Too Many At One Time