Bins are the best. With children we need quick, easy, and practical ways to keep rooms organized into some kind of order. The trick is to get our kids involved in putting their things away so that we’re building good habits for them.

This bright, colorful Primary Bin Storage Bookshelf by Viaquest is a fun way to get started. Each bin can be assigned for a specific storage to help your children keep organized. Find kid-friendly pictures of the items that will be in each bin — for example, cut out or download a picture of lego blocks and tape it (or use clear, adhesive shelf liner) to the outside of the bin, and do likewise with the other bins. If you have more than one child you can use a child’s own photo to assign a bin that’s just for him. Let each child pick his favorite color bin.

The bookshelf is made of solid birch wood and birch veneers. The storage bins have stops to prevent the bins from being pulled out and falling on little toes. It is made from Non-Toxic Llad free paints and finish. This bookshelf measures 40”W x 14”D x 43”H and is available for $359.99 at RightStart.com.

Storage and compactness! Whether you have one child or three (like me), keeping their rooms neat is a never ending task. That’s just what the makers of the KidKraft Table with Primary Benches kept in mind. I like that the benches fit under the table completely, giving you more room when needed. There’s a storage bin that fits right uner the table which is very convenient. If you decide to use this table exclusively for art then you can store all the art materials in the storage bin ready for use.

It’s versatile and attractive with the bright primary colors and well worth the price of $104.95 at SensoryEdge.com.