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I'm babysitting my cousins all summer... HELP?
I'm babysitting my cousins alllllll day everyday, this summer. I just need some fun things to do with them. Anything would be appreciated. Thanks!
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When I used to babysit I found it helpful to set a loose schedule, just a light routine. Like - breakfast, tv/movie time or free time, outdoor time, lunch, nap/resting time, game time/activity time, afternoon snack, free time. I didn't have an activity every day, sometimes it was card games or board games. Sometimes I'd save toilet paper rolls and string and egg cartons and we'd make musical instruments for crafts, or macaroni jewelry. It helped the day go by faster when I could measure the time by what we were doing. Do a search for easy craft ideas and outdoor games. Treasure hunts using things from around the house were always fun. Just use your imagination. A nap/resting time is REALLY important. You'll need that little break and so will they. Even if they are too old to nap. I used to make the smaller kids just lay down quietly for an hour, even if they don't go to sleep, and the older kids I would make them have a reading or quiet time for an hour. It will help break up your day a little bit. Have fun! I think its really good that you asked for advice about this. It means you want to be a good babysitter. I'll bet you'll be their favorite babysitter in no time. Good luck.
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you have an advantage because its summer!go to the beach,build sand castles with them,go to the park,ride your bikes together,play hide and seek in the garden,have a water balloon fight,do some baking,read to them,watch movies together...it can be fun if you make it fun :)
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