Let your child put away items after using them, for example, putting away toys when playtime is over. Remember that even though every object in your room has a place, it doesn't always have to be in that place. When two- and three-year-olds use toys in different areas and ways, they may be solving problems.
One way to scaffold children’s learning and problem-solving abilities is to organise the environment to promote independent functioning and success in tasks. Environments that encourage children to interact with their surroundings and the materials allow them to meet their own needs, solve their own problems, make their own choices, and ultimately, help them develop problem-solving skills.
Having the environment ready for children also decreases frustration levels as they work at their own pace, completing tasks independently. Environments which are safe and secure for children, and have objects that children can safely interact with, are ideal for promoting problem-solving abilities.
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