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How can you make a kindergartener like you when you babysit them?
I get to babysit this amazing kindergartner over the summer and I’m totally psyched.but ,the thing is that if we get off on the wrong foot then the whole summer is going to drag past .I’m not that experienced at babysitting but the boy is really sweet .I need tips!!!
:) Thanks!!!
Don’t be afraid to be goofy and wild with him. Little kids fun and exciting people rather than serious
The main thing is what I do is I let them win all the time make them feel gd play lions with them they luv that roar at them and stuff play action men or barbies wiv em =D they luv this !!!
ask the parents what toys and television shows hes currently into and START STUDYING. when your able to talk to him about these things in detail and you know the names of his favorites you will quickly make a friend.
Just have fun! Stay with the rules (like don’t go outside or to a friend;s house if youre not allowed to). You can bend the rules a little, but don’t get in trouble! (Like call your friends but let him talk). Make him snacks, ask him about his toys..
Most Importantly, remember what it’s like to be a little kid., even if you never had a babysitter - how would you want an older kid to treat you?
I think the main one would be don’t talk down to him, even though he is a little kid, they can tell when you talk down to them and get offended easily. When you talk to him, use simple language (obviously because he can’t understand huge words), but don’t treat him like an idiot. Ask him about himself, be interested in his toys, ask him how they work and what their names are. Try and keep with his parent’s words, for example, if his parents have a ‘no throwing inside the house’ policy, then obey that, and tell him off when he disobeys the rule.
Children are more complex and intelligent than they are given credit for. You will have much fun. Good luck :)
talk about things they like doing, never force them to do an activity they dont enjoy. always be at their level when talking to them, if you are standing and are alot higher then them they can find you itimidating. use a positive and enthusiastic tone of voice. take an interest in them and what they like. praise them.
remember it is good for them to like them, but dont be afraid to show your authority or disapline them verbally. they wont hate you for telling them off. they like structure
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