Your Question
What do I need for childminding?
I am starting off as a childminder, what exactly do I need, if you can think of any items that I will need or should have. please list them here incase I have forgot any.. Thanks :) PS I know children will be an answer, but I have to have all the stuff before I'm allowed the children lol
Anonymous
Favorite Answer
What sort of things should I do with the children?
Do whatever you would with your own children. Have a large selection of general toys, outdoor equipment, crafts items and games etc. Visit the shops, parks, toddler groups, childminding group, zoo etc.
Make sure your toys and activities reflect the diversity of the world, not only in skin colour and disability but in culture and lifestyle too.
I am currently making video tutorials for simply crafts work on YouTube,click here to visit. There are lots of ideas on the Activity ideas and Resources link on the left or go direct by clicking here, Free Childminder's Resources
Sarah, a member and moderator of my Childminding Forum, has produced a booklet of multicultural activities for pre-schoolers. She sells this booklet through her website. It is an excellent resource with 5 chapters covering:
Background Information - Global Awareness
Generic Festival Planning
Festival Dates
A Year of Activities - 24 planned activities (2 per month)
Reference Section
She also produces booklets on EYFS, Planning and Observation. Themes are also her speciality and she will be producing a pack based on specific themes soon. -- for more information and to contact Sarah - http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2911
sewgoodmama
I have never heard of the term "childminding".