Clean Up

Know that putting things away helps everyone.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. 10 minutes or less.

For grown-ups

Your child knows that putting things away is a job that helps everyone. We suggest reading it together.

What children learn in Level 11

Cleaning up is a job. It helps everyone.
Toys go back in the bin. Coats go on the hook. Crayons go in the box.
A clean floor is safer. Nobody trips. The next person can play.
Your turn! Leaving toys on the floor does not help. Putting them away does.
Try it with a grown-up! Pick one cleanup job that is yours, like books or shoes.

Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), 48–60 months:

CD-SS2.4a — Identifies and follows rules of the classroom community and displays competence at engaging in appropriate social behavior.
CD-SS4.4a — Completes jobs to contribute to his/her community and communicates why it is important.