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One of the best ways to ensure those expensive toys get played with and not forgotten is to keep them in plain sight. But that presents its own problems with dust and general disorganization, not to mention keeping all the little pieces together and out of the dog's stomach.
I like the clean lines and symmetrical look a row of storage containers provide when stacked on a wall of shelving. After selecting several clear containers with lids, I set out to fill the boxes with complete sets or like items that are often played with together.
It's a good idea to use one container for craft items like crayons, markers, scissors and hole punches. Another, wider box might be suitable for the paper items like construction paper, stencils, and tissue paper. The paper will stay flat and crease-free.
We also have a large assortment of toy cars and motorcycles. Each of my sons seem to have their favorites, so I let them pitch in and set up their own storage container with their own fleet of wheels.
Systematically work your way through to the Legos (consider a small container for each themed set, or one for each color), the Army guys, and down to the do-dads. You know, those odd bits of randomness that are neither real toy or trinket, but may provide some MacGuyver-like use at a later date.
Arrange all of those storage containers on low shelves that can be reached by your children. If you chose the clear plastic variety, then the stored items may be seen from the outside (which will help the little guys) while remaining organized and streamlined (which will help you and the state of affairs in your play room). Each storage container has a multitude of uses so even after the kids grow up you'll still have a use for them.
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