Babysitting a four year old?

Question

next monday and tuesday i am babysitting my neighbors kid she is four and very energetic im going to have her for four hours each day, what are some fun activities i can do with her? i was thinking about asking her dad if we can go swimming in my back yard but i dont know the family that well so i dont know if im going to be able to do that. im planning on baking brownies with her one day, and i want a craft for each day do you have any ideas or a craft and some things i can do with her?

Answer 1

Get a paddling pool they dont cost much or get water pistols my four year old loves them because not only can they soak you but you could also get them to water the plants with them.  Perhaps buy some seeds and a flower pot so that they can grow their own flower and their jon would be to water it every day and watch it grow.

Answer 2

Making brownies with her sounds like a fantastic idea.  If you can't take her to the pool, see if she can play with a sprinkler.  Little kids love that and they can honestly play around with it for a really long time.  Read her a story too, it won't put her to sleep or anything.  You can get pipe cleaners and make things with her (little kids seem to really like that), or you can string beads together and make some jewelry.  You can also get some popsicle sticks and make frames, color/draw, get coloring paper, or even play boardgames aimed for little kids that are lying around the house.  Many things entertain little kids which is really nice.  You can make ice cream sundaes too since it's hot outside as a way to cool off as well as eat something.  Enjoy!

Answer 3

Well I have a four year old, if its not to hot out play some games outside, that will releave some of the energy then come in and play a few little games my daughter loves coloring and learning her letters so you could help her with her letters and my daughter loves to help so let her clean up and make her own lunch and pour her own drinks... four year old are kids trying to be like an adult so ask her if there is something she would like to do... and ask her parents what she likes and dis likes so you will know what not to do... hope I helped

Answer 4

don't go in the pool! it can be dangerous. instead go to enchantedlearning.com they have tons of fun, and easy crafts to keep her entertained.!