5 year olds cluttered cubby, is this really a problem?

Question

After visiting his sons classroom, my friend was really upset to see every childs cubby cleaned out except for his. This really bothered him he is freaking out and is convinced this means something. Does it?

Answer 1

Not in a bad way. All it means is that your friend's son hasn't taken any of his drawing and/or other work home. All your fryend has to do is take the stuff home.

Answer 2

No, it's not a problem now, but it could develop into one.  Some kids just have problems with organization and tidiness; I was one.  My locker and desk were always cluttered.  Now my house is!  I wish I'd gotten it under control as a child!

My daughter is the same way and it caused her problems through school.  She had such a mess that she could never find anything -- such as papers when they were due.  Her grades suffered because of it.  If she did a paper and turned it in, she'd get an A or B.  But, you know, if you can't turn it in because you can't find it, you get an F.

Answer 3

If that is his biggest problem, then he is a lucky Dad.

Answer 4

no...but i would try to help him keep it organized because when he's in maybe in 6th grade it will be a trouble. I think you should teach him to be organized.

Answer 5

simply have your friend remind his son to bring home all his papers each evening after school.  He could get a reward for remembering until it's a natural habit. some kids just need extra reminders - he probably has play on his mind and will need those papers to see if he has homework or papers for Dad to fill out.  good luck!