Babysitting Day 1

Canadian Red Cross

100

Give an example of a course the Canadian Red Cross runs

Babysitting course, etc.

200

Name one of the symbols of the Red ____

Red cross, red crescent, and red crystal

300

What are some ways that the Red cross helps in different communities?

Distaster management, international operations, first aid programs, respect education, community health and wellness

400

Which fundamental principle states “We have many talents, but a single idea?”

Unity

500

Which fundamental principle states, “We bow to needs, but not rulers?”

Independence

Responsible Leaders

100

What are three things that go in your babysitting kit?

First aid materials, a phone, toys and games, your Babysitting Handbook, etc.

200

Which leadership style should you use if: the children cannot decide whether to go the park or watch a movie

Democratic leadership style

300

Which leadership style should you use if one child is about to hit the other child?

Directive leadership style

400

Which leadership style should you use if the children have been playing peacefully and a small argument comes up?

Hands-off leadership

500

Which leadership style should you use if children are trying to get your attention by tugging on your sleeve?

Sympathetic leadership style

Childhood Characteristics

100

Name 3 Characteristics of Toddlers

Can feed and dress themselves with little to no assistance, imitates others, can be very independent, etc.

200

Name 3 Characteristics of Preschoolers

Likes to show off, asks a lot of questions, likes to say no, etc

300

Name 3 characteristics of school-aged children

Independent, has specific interests, likes to be treated as someone older

400

Name 3 characteristics of infants

Communicates without speech (like through crying), likes being held, etc.

500

How do you find about any unique needs that a child might have

Check with the parents

Toy & Play

100

List 4 toys that would be unsafe for a child under 3.

Any toys with small parts or objects. Small toys like marbles, balls, strings, balloons etc

200

List 3 suggested activities to do with a baby (0 - 12 months).

Babies like singing, talking, board books, nursery rhymes, naming things, playing in the mirror, etc.

300

List 3 suggested activities to do with toddlers and preschoolers.

toys, play pretend, books, nursery rhymes, dance, music, blocks, pat a cake, stuffed animals, cars, puppets. Preschoolers like to color and draw but be careful. They don't always stick to paper when coloring.

400

You are babysitting a three year old and a five year old. Your phone rings from the other room. Should you leave them alone to  go answer?

No! Stay with them and play with them. The best way to keep them safe is to be with them.

500

You are sitting for two children 6 & 8. They start to play a sword fighting game with sticks. What do you do?

Ask them to put down the sticks. Suggest another game to play. Distract them with something else.

Safe Environments

100

When putting a child down in their crib or letting a child play in an area. What should you check for?

Clear the area of any sharp objects, choking hazards, pens, small objects, breakables etc.

200

You are sitting. The children are sleeping. Suddenly the smoke alarm goes off. What do you do?

Get yourself and the children out of the house immediately and call 911 from a neighbor's phone.

300

What are some examples of choking hazards?

toys with small parts, game pieces, jewelry, buttons, ribbons and strings, balls, hot dogs, grapes, coins, small items

400

What do you call if a child drinks a cleaning product

Poison control 

500

Name 2 ways to prevent burns

Never leave the children alone, especially in the bathroom and kitchen, and make sure electrical outlets are covered.