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Not done this before
Okay,
So I'm babysitting for the first time on Saturday, one is eight years old and another is about 3.
Okay, so what do you do-do you just sit there like what someone did to me when I was little? Or do you play, or have fun or what?
Seriosuly any advice welcome :))
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I can almost guarantee you that if you sit and only watch the children, and not play with them, the parent or caregiver will not want to keep you around very long, and the children will tell them that you are boring. The 3 year old will require a lot more energy, but with very simple things. You will need to keep them physically active at almost all times. Since the age gap between the two children are very big, something they can both do with you is bake something together. (Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite. Even store bought, cake mix can be fun. You can make cupcakes and decorate them with the two). Ask the parents if using the stove is okay first! If not, you can buy store bought cupcakes, and ice/decorate them with each other. You can fill time in with the 8 year old by watching a movie of their choice or teaching them a new card game. The 3 year old might not be able to sit down for a long time. The 3 year old, you can entertain by making a few different arts and crafts. You can find plenty of ideas online. Even finger painting can be very fun. Also, the 8 year old will most likely tell you exactly what they want to do with you. You can keep them in a good mood by playing the radio in the background. Talk to them a lot, smile always and be careful of everything that you say around them. Don't use any slang words, and look clean and groomed. Just remember that you are the adult, and you are the one in charge. Keep your eyes on them at all times, and never turn your back on them at all. You should do perfectly fine if you actually like children. Good luck! :)
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I took a babysitting course and I've been babysitting my little cousins for 11 years. The best thing to do is play some games or get a fun movie to watch. Maybe you can make a fun box with dress up things or maybe some games from home. Maybe you have some stuffed animals that you don't want anymore and put them in the box. An easy thing would be a movie before they go to bed. Kids like to play though and they like to be entertained so if I were you I would try to start a game. See how the kids are first and see if they warm up to you. The kids might just want to watch a movie or their favorite TV show. Maybe read them a book before bed. Have fun and good luck! :)
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Take some board games that all of you can play and don't bring small items due to there being a 3 year old. Play a board game, watch television, as long as there happy they will want you to come beck all the time.
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