Turn Closet Cleaning Into A Lifetime Lesson

Thursday, March 1, 2001

Tips For Teaching Your Child To Donate Into The Future (NAPS)—Anytime of year is the perfect time for giving. And cleaning your chil- dren’s closets affords the perfect opportu- nity to teach them how to share with others. Here are some simple tips for the winter months on instructing your children how to build a better home and community. “This winter season get into your children’s closets and roll up your sleeves,” said Brian Kincaid, senior product manager at Rub- bermaid. “While you are doing something good in your house, it is also the perfect time to teach your children to do something generous outside your home by donating items you no longer use to your favorite charity.” 1) Makeit fun. Getting your children to clean closets will be easier if you make it fun. Play music they like. Or turn it into a gameor challenge between siblings, by seeing who can come up with the best or most and donate it to your local Salva- tion Armyor local shelter. Not only will the things be appreci- ated, but the tote can be reused as well. Challenging your children to give away what they no longer need will help pare down their closets and spark enthusiasm about doing goodfor others. 4) Make it easy for your kids to stay organized. Kids are more likely to follow through if given definite instruc- tions on how to do something. Be specific and give everything its creative way to organize in the own place. Create a new storage area for toys, separate from that no longer fit or are no longer worn. bermaid Stack’n Sort Laundry Baskets provide an ideal storage quickest amountof time. 2) Get rid of clothing items The first and most important rule is to discard those items no longer worn. Children are constantly growing—up and out of clothes. Provide the necessary storage containers. The new Rub- solution for items such as toys because each can be carried sepa- rately and stacked one on top of the other. Clear storage contain- clothes and shoes. Clearing out these belongings is a valuable ers allow you to find items easily without making a mess. When 3) Teach children the joy of giving. birthdays may have brought new time-saver as well as a space saver. While imparting the lessons of organization to your children, you also can use this project as a les- son about sharing. Instead of throwing out last year’s coats, shoes and clothes that will no longer be worn, pack those gentlyused items in a Rubbermaid tote you’re going throughthe toys, rememberthat as holidays and toys to fill the closet, this may be a good time to give awaya slightly used toy to a child in need. For more information on surviving home organization, visit www.rubbermaid.com. For more information on the Salvation Army, call 1-800-SALARMY.

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