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Toy Rotation

Rotation is the simplest fix for the two problems that plague most playrooms: too much choice, and toys that stop being interesting because they are always visible. Put most of the collection away, keep a small selection accessible, and swap it on a schedule — the same toys become new again, and the floor becomes walkable.
These guides cover the practical side: how many toys to keep out at once at different ages, what to store them in when floor space is tight, how long a cycle should run before interest fades, and how to handle the toys a child asks for by name while they are in storage. There is no single correct schedule; the system only has to be simple enough that you will keep doing it in a busy week.
Start with the shelves and checklist guide, or rotation for small spaces if room is the constraint.

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