these clever rules to prove that it s possible to have the best of both words kids and a tidy house involve your kids from the beginning this is the first and most important rule is work with your kids not around them you might be surprised but your kids really do want to participate and excited to be involved if your kid is involved in the organising they ll feel greater ownership over the project and more inclined keep things tidy and organised give your permission to let go of stuff they don t want kids need to know that it s okay for them to say no to stuff that they don t want use a big plastic container for temporary storage a big clear plastic container is perfect for teaching young kids to pick up after themselves it works for everyone because that way you don t have to go out of your way to immediately put things away in their rightful storage spaces start from the bottom up literally start on the grounds that s where they are make sure you put everything in places that they can see and easily reach for that way it will be easier for them to put everything back there themselves colour coordinate their clothes storing kids clothes by colour is a great way to keep them organised and it makes it easier for them to find items and well as store them away