I like the theory of rotating toys but I'm not so good in the execution. It doesn't help that right now I can't have much out or the kids go ballistic with dumping instead of playing. They are also learning to clean up after themselves, and as such have to earn back the privilege of having toys with lots of pieces (we have a few out but not many atm). I've got my 3 yo DD, a 2. 5yo boy, and then several kids under 2. BAD age group atm!!!

You can start by putting away whatever doesn't get played with...I watched for several weeks and noticed what things NEVER got taken off the shelves for any reason. Those were the first to go.

Another piece of advice is to put only two or three things on each shelf...kids really do get overwhelmed with too many choices, and are calmer and more focused with fewer choices spread over more space.

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