Organization is an important skill to learn for any age, but it is especially
important for young children. Children
as young as 15 months can walk with a parent or teacher to assist in putting
away toys and supplies.
Why is this skill so important? Not only does organization in the classroom
help the teacher with his/her tasks, it also teaches responsibility and value
to children. Putting away toys or
manipulatives teaches children that these items hold value and should be
treated with care. Furthermore, when kids
take on the chores of straightening up their classroom, they feel more
competent and gain confidence in their abilities. They become proud of their accomplishments and take pride in their work. One of the biggest
advantages in teaching organizational skills at a young age is that it is a
tremendous benefit to the child later in life.
Studies have shown that high school children taught organizational
skills when young are more apt to excel academically . This is because they have been taught
effective use of time and methods for organizing both their classes and
materials. Most academic
problems are rooted in the inability to arrange their time, their workload, and commitments. When items are tidy and in their place, it
frees the mind to focus and carry out assignments.
Providing
the right materials in the classroom can help to initiate organization. Personalized lockers and cubbies help
children to feel empowered and more likely to take ownership of their areas,
keeping them in order. Labeling bins
with words or images for small children makes it fun to organize while teaching
the importance of categorizing. Wood
Designs provides a variety of storage and cubby options for this purpose. Multiple styles and sizes of lockers give
many options for every classroom. Wood
Designs also provides numerous cubby storage styles with different colored bins
to keep your rooms organized and stylish.Let us help you make organization a part of your classroom environment.
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