When faced with keeping them entertained, it’s all too easy to plop your charges down in front of the TV, especially when they are being very demanding. Some nannies are guilty of watching TV themselves or just sitting around while the kids keep themselves entertained.
Before you even go on duty, you can start finding age-appropriate activities, games, and stories to read to your charges. Once you come to know their interests, you can tailor some activities to these interests.
Find creative ways to help them learn
Working with children often involves making them simple snacks and meals. You can come up with ways to involve them in this activity. It can also be a fun project to take a simple recipe and make it with them.
Depending on the age of the children, you can help them to learn with the activities you introduce. A simple craft project can keep them occupied and they will also feel as though they’ve accomplished something.
A good nanny will be able to stimulate children’s natural curiosity. They will always be trying to think up creative ways for children to learn new