How to Entertain Kids When You Are Babysitting.
1 Play easy baby games if they seem calm. Stick with games that don’t have very man rules. Toddlers won’t be able to follow along with complicated games, and they can get frustrated quickly. If you’re babysitting a 1-year-old toddler, play games like peek-a-boo or hide-and-seek with their favorite stuffed animal. If the toddler is closer to 2 years old, try making patterns using blocks or rolling a ball back and forth across the floor. If you’re babysitting an older toddler, try games like Simon Says and Hot and Cold. 2 Have them pick out a toy to play with if they're energetic. Go in their room or wherever their toys are kept and ask them to choose something to play with. If you’re babysitting a younger toddler, you may need to choose a toy for them. Once they’ve got a toy, get on the floor and play with the toy with them. ...