I need ideas for keeping little ones occupied......?

Question

I am a stay at home mom, and recently started babysitting. I have a 7 year old, a 4 year old, and 20 month old twins. I babysit a 2 year old and a 3 month old. I'm looking for something the kids can all together, with the exception of the baby of course. I would take them outside, but it rains all the time. That and the all have runny noses right now, I don't want anyone to get sick. Does anyone have any craft ideas, and or games that they can play inside? Thanks!

Answer 1

Here are some:
1. Playdough
2. Finger painting with pudding
3. Cutting up magazines and making collages
4. Wash play dishes in sink
5. Read them a book
6. Draw with washable markers (all kids like markers better than crayons)
7. Place dry beans in a dish pan and give the kids scoops to pour and fill containers.

Answer 2

Barney? sesame street?
try television or games they all like
like, make a "family week"
if you have the seven year old, 4 year old, twins, and 2 babysits,
thats six people. make a week were each person has a day where everyone does what that kid wants to do, and on the last day of the week , take them to a theme park or do something they all want to do!
good luck!
=)

Answer 3

Well, u can buy some crayons and some coloring books for the older ones. For the little ones, how about buy some baby toys, or some learning baby toys. The tv has some educational shows like Nick jr, tickle u, playhouse disney, I recommend play house disney, u can also get HD tv. they have learning shows. Hope this info was helpful.

Answer 4

Try good old fashioned coloring... markers may make a mess, but they make those awesome notepads that the one markers only work on that paper and nothing else, or the ones where the water markers activate the color...