Do you need tips for entertaining kids while you babysit? When children are kept occupied they cause much less stress to your babysitting job. Parents might be willing to pay you more when they see that their children are active and content with you. Lots of parents are willing to pay good money for a responsible babysitter to look after their kids.
Good sitters will bring things with them that will entertain the kids, perhaps in a sack or backpack. It's a wonderful idea to have a bag on hand that is filled with things like bubbles, jump ropes, crayons and new activity books. It's the little details like this that will keep children content. Another helpful trick is to carry a enjoyable storybook.
When with young children and babies, it is possible to pass the time quickly by teaching them cute songs. Two games that babies love to engage in are peek a boo and pat a cake. These games are ones you will remember from your own childhood. Small children enjoy looking in the mirror, so holding one up to a toddler's face can amuse them for quite a while.
Younger children enjoy games like motor boat or ring around the rosie. When they become bored of this, hand the child a little mirror so he can see what he looks like. Ask him to make faces of joy, or even sad faces. This is also successful when there are two kids. You can play, "Whose face is the scariest?" or "Whose smile is the happiest?"
Older children still enjoy playing games too. Set a timer for two minutes or so, and put it out of sight as the children covers their eyes. Whoever finds it gets to hide it to another place. Trying to make the children laugh with silly faces is often a fun game. Putting on shows for their parents is another thing loved by kids of all ages. When spending time at home with the children an amusing show can be practiced which can then be done for their parents when they get home.
Playing games that are not too wild is a wise idea so when it is time to go to bed they will relax and go to sleep. Keeping them happy and busy with activities you've devised is the best way to keep the job. The time will fly as you and the children have a great time -- and the money at the end will be even better. The babysitting jobs will quickly fill your calendar.
Good sitters will bring things with them that will entertain the kids, perhaps in a sack or backpack. It's a wonderful idea to have a bag on hand that is filled with things like bubbles, jump ropes, crayons and new activity books. It's the little details like this that will keep children content. Another helpful trick is to carry a enjoyable storybook.
When with young children and babies, it is possible to pass the time quickly by teaching them cute songs. Two games that babies love to engage in are peek a boo and pat a cake. These games are ones you will remember from your own childhood. Small children enjoy looking in the mirror, so holding one up to a toddler's face can amuse them for quite a while.
Younger children enjoy games like motor boat or ring around the rosie. When they become bored of this, hand the child a little mirror so he can see what he looks like. Ask him to make faces of joy, or even sad faces. This is also successful when there are two kids. You can play, "Whose face is the scariest?" or "Whose smile is the happiest?"
Older children still enjoy playing games too. Set a timer for two minutes or so, and put it out of sight as the children covers their eyes. Whoever finds it gets to hide it to another place. Trying to make the children laugh with silly faces is often a fun game. Putting on shows for their parents is another thing loved by kids of all ages. When spending time at home with the children an amusing show can be practiced which can then be done for their parents when they get home.
Playing games that are not too wild is a wise idea so when it is time to go to bed they will relax and go to sleep. Keeping them happy and busy with activities you've devised is the best way to keep the job. The time will fly as you and the children have a great time -- and the money at the end will be even better. The babysitting jobs will quickly fill your calendar.
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