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A fun way to get the kids to tidy there toys

Marlena by Marlena Young Parent(March 2007) (rank 12th)
Now Before I start I wanted to let you know that I got this idea from my cousin AKA Portogreek on Minti.  She got it from her play group and I thought it was a great idea that I would share with you all.

 First of all it
works better with 2 or more children but will work with 1just be creative. 

When it comes time to tidy the toys, you the adult, pick one toy and call this the magic toy. 
You then tell the children to pick up the toys and tell them that there is a magic toy and if they pick this magic toy they are are the winner.
The winner gets a prize, something simple like a sticker will do just fine. 

This is a game to them and it helps you out in the process.  Hope you try it and enjoy it. 
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monyq83
March 2007 | monyq83
I love it
Thanks so much I am so trying this tomorrow! Actually on second thoughts, im trying it NOW lol I'll let you know how i go


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      monyq83
March 2007 | monyq83
I love it
ITS WORKING!!!!! I could so kiss you right now rofl I'll let you know if their room ends up spotless lol ***watch this space!***


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           monyq83
March 2007 | monyq83
I love it
I think they only picked up one thing each..... thats if i was lucky lol it didnt work!! what did i do wrong?


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                Marlena
March 2007 | Marlena
I love it
They cant know what the magic toy is until the very end when all the toys are cleaned up.  Don't play the game all the time or they will catch on to you.  I hope it works again for you. 


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lexiw
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2007 | lexiw
My daughters preschool

used to do this too I think it is a great idea

 Lexi xxx



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Marlena
3.00 (Average) | March 2007 | Marlena
WOW
WOW really sorry about the mistakes in the writing of this.  I never noticed when I wrote it.  Hope it still makes sense, I don't know what was wrong with me when I wrote it.


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      Marlena
March 2007 | Marlena
WOW
There I edited it, didn't have time last night Sorry.


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