What is a good plan and description of babysitting?

Answer 1

Well, it definitely depends on how old the kid is, and also, sometimes, the gender of the kid.

If you have a very young child, like, a real baby, then....well I've never babysat someone so young.

If you have, say, a 4 to 7 year old, bring coloring books, arts and craft supplies, and picture books. This is a good idea for girls especially, but boys like to color too! If your tot is more technologically interested, I can guarantee that he/she will be just fine with a video game and the computer... but maybe you can lure him/her out of their trance with your Arts and Crafts supplies, books, and/or coloring books?

Someone more mature, like an 8 to 11 year old (hopefully this is the oldest this gets), the gender especially matters here, in my opinion.

If your older child to babysit is a girl, bring fun movies, maybe microwavable popcorn, nail polish, and quiz books. She will love it! You can have a "girl's night." (assuming you're a girl, which is not always true).

If you're older child is a boy, bring... hmm, i'm, not sure what boys would like... I'm not one myself ;-). If you're a girl, they might just go off and do their own thing. If you're a boy and it's still light out, maybe play some ball outside? Assuming the weather is nice and the boy likes sports.

But the reality is that you're probably babysitting someone between the ages of 2 and 7.

A girl 2-7 year old would like coloring books, story time, movies, baking (Chocolate Chip Cookies is an easy and fun activity). A 2-7 year old boy likes coloring books, story time, movies, board games, cards (something easy, like War?), etc.

When you first come over, feed them dinner, clean up, get them in pajamas, use the supplies you brought listed above, and have a fun time! Babysitting is an easy and fun way to make money, and you'll be great! So good luck!