eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
Summary: When playing interactive games, babysitters should make sure that the activities are age appropriate, the location is safe and that they have permission to go outside. Play fun games that involve arts and crafts and interaction using tips from a general education teacher in this free video on babysitting.
Andrea Orta Mashburn is a general education teacher of four years as well as a mother of one. She has 14 years of childcare experience, she's CPR certified, first aid certified and has...read more
"Hi, my name is Andrea Orta Mashburn and today I'm going to discuss interactive games to do when babysitting. Interactive games can be both inside and outside. Inside interactive games can be board games. Make sure that if you're doing a board game that it's age appropriate and that the child understands the concept of the game. Additional interactive games in the house may include arts and crafts, things that have the two of you interact with one another. If there is a grouping of children, more than one, you may have a couple of different activities going on at the same time. If you're working with board games some of the children may want to play one board game, while the little ones may want to play one that's more age appropriate. Allow them all to play and give them ownership of the game. While different groups will be playing, make sure that you interact with them as well. Outside interactive games may include playing tag, or even red light and green light. Make sure that before you play outside interactive games that the location is safe and that you have permission to go outside. So remember, be dependable, be safe, and always be on time."
eHow Article: Interactive Babysitting Games