Babysitting... fun things to with for 10 yr old girl, 8 and 6 yr old boys?

Question

I know this family pretty well and I babysitt all three of their kids, (plus a baby and he's easy because he takes naps.) It's hard finding stuff to do because their family is very strict on things. The kids really like baking but we can't really make anything because their dad doesn't like his kids to have sugar or anything "unhealthy." everything they buy is organic.

Movie and computers are never allowed, and so they have to rely on themselves to do fun things. They are wild and crazy, and like to do projects and stuff but I don't know very many. It's hard to keep track of all of them especially the boys, they are always running off and getting into trouble. Plus they always disagree on what to do.

So, what can I do? How can I keep them entertained and all playing together? and get around all this strict stuff that their parents lay out. The parents don't like it when we do anything messy, so it's kinda of a difficult situation... any ideas, suggestions?

thanks for any ideas!!!!!

Answer 1

bring cards like uno or crazy 8s or go fish or just cards and teach them an easy card game.

Answer 2

hide and go seek,duck duck goose

Answer 3

watch movies while playing with toy cars or animals.

Answer 4

Maybe you can play school. Or go outside and play duck duck goose. Maybe play soccer. Play Simon says.hmmmm Hide in seek is always a fun game to play.Maybe you can tale walks with them.Play board games. With the girl you can do her hair or she can do urs.With the boys you can play cars with them. Thats all i can think off. Hoped I helped.

Answer 5

It sounds like you need to do something active.   Role playing games are often fun.  Pretend you are different people in history - someone they have learned about in school.  

Try playing a board game - at that age they may have several.

Mix up active time and quiet time.  Try reading a book together.  Perhaps let them help read too!!  Then act out what you just read about in the book.

Answer 6

hide and go seek is always a good game. or tag. even school.

Answer 7

movies,tag,look up easy organic recipes on google, color books,time outs,naps...LOLz,walk in the park...or back yard,sharades,card games,pool,play hous or job or school