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## Keep choices manageable Display a small number of toys or activities at a time. Too many options can make it harder to begin and easier to move on without meaningful play.

## Make independence possible Place age-appropriate materials where children can see, reach, use, and return them. Simple baskets or low shelves make routines easier to understand.

## Rotate instead of adding Put some materials away and bring them back later. Rotation renews interest without requiring a constant stream of new products.

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