What is following household rules, following parent's instructions, having a positive attitude, making the best out of a difficult situation, leading by example, focusing on safety, showing enthusiasm.
100
What is the first thing you should do before accepting any babysitting job?
What is ask your parents for permission.
100
What is your most important responsibility while babysitting?
What is keep children safe while their parents are away.
100
What is the main job of young children?
What is play.
100
What is the most important thing you can do in a life-threatening emergency?
What is call 911 or your local emergency number.
200
What does the FIND decision-making model stand for?
What is
F- figure out the problem
I- identify possible solutions
N- name the pros and cons for each solution
D- decide what solution is best, then act on it
200
What is the best way to find babysitting jobs?
What is networking
200
What should you do if the house has a home electronic security system?
What is ask parents to demonstrate how to turn the system on and off.
200
Name 2 social milestones for a preschooler.
What is begins to share, takes turns, learning the concept of fair play, engages in cooperative play, negotiates solutions to conflicts, etc.
200
How do you find out if someone is unconscious or just sleeping?
What is tap his/her shoulder and shout. For infants - flick their foot.
300
If children are getting along very well and no important decisions need to be made, what kind of leadership style should you used to resolve a conflict?
What is hands-off leadership style.
300
What is a resume?
What is a resume is a brief summary of your skills, qualifications, and experience - along with some personal info.
300
How would you determine if a toy was safe for a child's age group?
What is read all directions, warnings and labels on the toy or game.
300
Name 1 of the 4 types of consequences that can be used when a child misbehaves.
What is natural consequences, logical consequences, withholding privileges and time-out.
300
Name 1 of 3 things that might alert you that an emergency exists, even if you don't see someone hurt.
What is sights, smells, touch, and sounds.
400
Name 2 guidelines you should follow when communicating with adults.
What is be positive, be specific, be honest, and be polite.
400
Name 3 things about any babysitting job that you should find out during the family interview.
What is date, transportation, number of children, ages of children, length of time, house rules, children with special needs, pets, etc.
400
Name 2 things you can do to prevent bites and stings.
What is keep away from any wild animal or pet that is acting strangely, use appropriate insect repellent that has been approved by the parents, have children wear shorts and long clothes if playing near woods, etc.
400
Name 1 reason why play is important for children.
What is helps children develop physically, improves their learning skills, helps children understand and control their feelings, and helps children develop socially.
400
What are the steps for caring for a choking infant?
What is give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts.
500
Name 3 ways children are diverse.
What is age, developmental stage, gender, culture, religious beliefs, family members, children with special needs, etc.
500
How do you figure out how much to charge for babysitting?
What is talk with other babysitters in your area, ask other parents how much they have been charged, take info account additional children or extra duties, or accept the rate the parents offer.
500
Name 1 Safety Rule for crossing the street.
What is holding hands when crossing the road, look both ways before crossing, only cross at the crosswalk, do not cross the street without a grown-up or responsible person.
500
Name 2 ways to encourage positive behavior.
What is let children know when they are behaving well, set rules, boundaries/limitations when you first arrive on the job, create a schedule in advance, follow the normal household routines as closely as possible, etc.