Megan
I want to keep the kids entertained. There are two boys. One is 3 and the other is 5 !
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When I used to babysit, I'd bring things like coloring books and fun games for the kids to do with me. Bring a backpack filled with activities for them--that way they are entertained and not driving you insane. Picture card games are a good idea for little kids. Bring stuff that's semi-educational, but fun. The parents will love you for that!
Also, it's always good to structure your time with them. I would sort of "pretend" that I was actually a preschool teacher, and think of my activities with that in mind. You are babysitting from 5-9, for example. . . So have things planned for as much of the time as you can. Maybe wear them out with games, and then when it's closer to bedtime (like 7:30), pop in a video and let them chill in front of the TV. If you start a video right away, there is probably no way they are going to sit still for it.
Kids can sometimes get crazy for a babysitter--it's the whole "Mom's not here! We're free!" thing or something, I'm not really sure.
I made a "box" whereI put tons of games and craft activities for the kids. It really impressed/relieved the parents to see that I was so well prepared and excited to look after their children.
I've pasted some links with a few good ideas! The first one has activities that you can do with preschoolers. I'm sure you'll have a great time! Good luck!
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/preschoolers.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Play-With-Kids-While-Babysitting
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/topics/issues/babysitting5.htm
When I used to babysit, I'd bring things like coloring books and fun games for the kids to do with me. Bring a backpack filled with activities for them--that way they are entertained and not driving you insane. Picture card games are a good idea for little kids. Bring stuff that's semi-educational, but fun. The parents will love you for that!
Also, it's always good to structure your time with them. I would sort of "pretend" that I was actually a preschool teacher, and think of my activities with that in mind. You are babysitting from 5-9, for example. . . So have things planned for as much of the time as you can. Maybe wear them out with games, and then when it's closer to bedtime (like 7:30), pop in a video and let them chill in front of the TV. If you start a video right away, there is probably no way they are going to sit still for it.
Kids can sometimes get crazy for a babysitter--it's the whole "Mom's not here! We're free!" thing or something, I'm not really sure.
I made a "box" whereI put tons of games and craft activities for the kids. It really impressed/relieved the parents to see that I was so well prepared and excited to look after their children.
I've pasted some links with a few good ideas! The first one has activities that you can do with preschoolers. I'm sure you'll have a great time! Good luck!
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/preschoolers.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Play-With-Kids-While-Babysitting
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/topics/issues/babysitting5.htm
At what age should you start preparing your child for school?
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Thats a difficult question to answer without some more info - what grade or kind of school are you asking about - preschool - regular school??? Actually teaching and learning starts at a very young age with the parents and how we handle the transition from home to a more formal school can be easy for some children and hard for others and that will depend on age in some cases. Hopefully your school will have an open house ahead of time for you and your child to visit with the teacher. Does your child have a neighourhood playmate thats also going? - That can make it easier on them. Take your child out ahead of time and let them pick out a few special items for school cause they are a *big* boy/girl now - clothes, backpack, lunch kit (for lunch or snacks whatever they might need) - the big thing is let them be involved in the process. Also - after teaching preshool for many years I learned and parents learned - that it is not always easier on the child for the parent to stay in the classroom if the child is upset. The parents trusted me and learned to walk away - their child learned that mommy or daddy would be back and that they were safe at school with me. This was always harder on the parents than the child because the child calmed down much faster with the parent not there and after a couple of times it never happened again. Its a big step for these little ones and they need to know that you will be there to get them when its the right time - so just don't let them down. But again - preparing them is an ongoing thing.
Thats a difficult question to answer without some more info - what grade or kind of school are you asking about - preschool - regular school??? Actually teaching and learning starts at a very young age with the parents and how we handle the transition from home to a more formal school can be easy for some children and hard for others and that will depend on age in some cases. Hopefully your school will have an open house ahead of time for you and your child to visit with the teacher. Does your child have a neighourhood playmate thats also going? - That can make it easier on them. Take your child out ahead of time and let them pick out a few special items for school cause they are a *big* boy/girl now - clothes, backpack, lunch kit (for lunch or snacks whatever they might need) - the big thing is let them be involved in the process. Also - after teaching preshool for many years I learned and parents learned - that it is not always easier on the child for the parent to stay in the classroom if the child is upset. The parents trusted me and learned to walk away - their child learned that mommy or daddy would be back and that they were safe at school with me. This was always harder on the parents than the child because the child calmed down much faster with the parent not there and after a couple of times it never happened again. Its a big step for these little ones and they need to know that you will be there to get them when its the right time - so just don't let them down. But again - preparing them is an ongoing thing.
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