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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a big fan on sensory tables. Fill a bucket or table with all kinds of random things.

-potting soil with tiny dinosaurs in it
- pumpkin guts
- homemade slime
- colored sand with measuring cups
-leaves with plastic bugs hidden in it

I do baking projects with my one year olds, we bake cupcakes and I have them pour in all the ingredients taking turns. After they are baked I had them children knives and a tiny cup of frosting to let them "decorate" the cupcake. If I do a crockpot recipe, they add all the ingredients in and then with my assistance check on the food every few hours. 
To kill time, every task I need to accomplish I involve them. They set up the table for each meal and help me clean up. One at a time they bring each item to their seat; placemat, cup, plate, etc. I also like to look at Pinterest for inspiration.

I found that the easiest way to get out of a rut is to plan each day like a preschool and involve the child in every aspect. Plan an outing, an art project, a science activity (baking and sensory table), circle time and a time for dramatic play. Also try to host holiday play groups with other nannies! You can do a thanksgiving day event where everyone brings supplies for an art project, special holiday treats and a game. 
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