Play and Movement: Active Engagement with a Caregiver

How to make childcare time fun and developmental?

Activity is the key to a happy care day

When a babysitter arrives at your home, an adventure begins! Active engagement is not just passing time; it supports the child's development, releases energy, and builds a strong trust relationship between the caregiver and the child. In this guide, we share our best tips for activating children of different ages.

Age-appropriate games and play

For the youngest toddlers, sensory play such as stacking blocks or peek-a-boo is suitable. With school-aged children, you can play board games, build complex Lego worlds, or try coding games. The most important thing is to follow the child's interest.

The importance of outdoor activities and movement

Fresh air and physical activity are vital. Park trips, tag games in the yard, or even building a nature trail in a nearby forest are good for both body and mind. Exercise also helps the child calm down better in the evening.

Creative activities and crafting

On rainy days indoors, you can immerse yourself in creativity. Painting, playing with modeling clay, or even crafting a joint 'care diary' are popular activities. Creative work develops fine motor skills and gives the child experiences of success.

Shared reading moments and storytelling

Calming down is also part of an active care day. Reading books or inventing your own stories develops vocabulary and imagination. It's also a great way to prepare for bedtime at the end of care.

A successful care day leaves a good mood

When a child has had the chance to play, move, and create something new, they are satisfied and happy. An active babysitter doesn't just supervise, but is present and fully participates in the child's world.