Organization

Ten Read Aloud Books Related to Organization That Parents and Teachers Can Read to Younger Children

There are a number of children’s books in which organization is either an explicit or implicit theme.  It is worth reviewing the materials beforehand and then sharing the books below in a read aloud followed by a discussion about the ways you as an adult organize yourself for Success.

A Place for Everything by Sean Covey and Stacey Curtis

This book is a part of the 7 Habits of Healthy Kids series focusing on organizational skills.  Jumper loves to play basketball but can’t find his sneakers!  After searching through the mess of his room, Jumper begins to understand the fun he is missing and the joy of organization.

Too Many Toys by David Shannon

Spencer has too many toys that line his room and play areas.  When he struggles boxing his toys with his mother to give them away, he begins to learn that the one toy he cherishes above all is the simple box- an imaginary play space of multi-faceted adventures.

The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Mother Bear keeps a tidy house but cringes at the thought of the mess in Brother and Sister Bear’s room.  Cleaning the mess falls on Mother Bear’s shoulders until she gets fed up and threatens to box all the mess and get rid of it.  Father Bear comes to the rescue, talking to the children bears about being fair to their parents and then sharing some important strategies for organizing the mess in their rooms.

Just a Mess by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter looks everywhere for his baseball mitt and realizes that it is time to clean up the mess of his room.  After looking for help from his parents and his sister, Little Bear tackles the mess on his own.  His comical attempts to organize end only with discovery of his baseball mitt.

It Was Just Right Here by Bryan Smith

Blake begins to realize that he has an organization problem when he can’t find his missing school field trip form.  organization tips come in the guise of baseball tips where ultimately, Blake hopes he can hit a home run!

Respect and Taking Care of Things by Cheri G Meiners

This is a book geared for parents of Toddlers and focuses on putting things away and taking care of items.  It includes activities to help your toddler learn organizational skills.

Organized Ninja- A Children’s Book About Organization and Overcoming Messy Habits by Mary Nhin

Ninja has a secret way to stay organized!  Learn about Ninja’s organization skills and other “Life Hacks” in other editions of the Ninja series.

A Little SPOT of Organization (Inspire to Create A Better You!) by Diane Alber

Spot is an expert organizer who shows two children how to organize their room, their time, and even their thoughts!

Pigsty by Mark Teague

Wendell doesn’t think his room is such a mess but then discovers a real pig in his bedroom!  More pigs follow and Wendell starts to consider how organization may be the answer.

Cami Kangaroo Has Too Much Stuff by Stacey C. Bauer

Cam Kangaroo has a lot of stuff!  Parents find this book useful in helping children to de-clutter their room and consider the space a place of peaceful solitude.

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