Ideas while babysitting tomorrow?

Question

I'm babysitting three kids tomorrow from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30.. The kids are 2 girls, (3 yrs. and 6 yrs.) and a 9 year old boy. I don't want them to sit around and watch tv all day... and simply playing independently doesn't last long before fights and melt downs start=) (Especially the little girls)

I'd like some ideas to keep the kids busy, happy, or atleast entertained=]

Preferably, I'd like ideas that are inexpensive, or using everyday house hold items.

Thank you so much!

I promise, your ideas will come in handy.. especially around 10 tomorrow=)

Answer 1

well if it is a warm day tomorrow i

would take them outside and play

in the water!!... or if it is a cloudy

day i would bake something and

let them help with it!!...then when it

gets done you guys can share it!!...

Answer 2

Games, games, and more games. Indoor or out, it doesn't matter. (board games for inside not computer or game stations)They will like them. Painting, coloring, reading stories, drawing on paper, sidewalk chalk, water play outside,1 movie and popcorn or other healthy snack, dress up for the girls. (boy if he wants) Let them help make lunch if they want to.  Give them 2 things to pick from for lunch. There is tons to do you just have to be creative.  ( I used to be a nanny) They do need to some alone playtime, even if it's just 30 minutes.  Also, when you do the movie make sure you tell them that is quiet time. You are going to need it. ( The movie should not be more than an hour and a few minutes)(Disney)