Babysitting Activities

Babysitting is a big responsibility but that doesn't mean it can't also be fun.
Sometimes, the hardest thing about it is coming up with ideas of fun things to do.
There are lots of different activities that are just right for any age. Why not give these a try the next time you're babysitting and don't have a clue what to do?

Let us know which ones are your favorites and were the most fun for the children you babysat. And, if you have any other ideas for activities, please share them with us. Your ideas may end up posted on our website!

Infants - Children under 1

Toddlers - Children
1 - 2 years old

Preschooler - Children
3 - 5 years old

School Age - Children
6 - 10 years old 

Sand Painting  (School Age)

Materials Needed:

• Construction paper or cardstock
• Glue
• Sand - white or colored

Procedure:

1. Have the child draw a picture or write words with glue on a piece of construction paper or cardstock.  (It works best if the child doesn't put globs of glue on the paper.)
2. Pour sand on the glue on the paper before the glue dries.
3. After a few minutes, shake off any extra sand from the paper.
4. Depending on how much glue the child used, let the glue dry flat for at least one half hour.
5. Be sure you have the child wash her hands after using the sand.