American Red Cross Babysitter's Training teaches youth what they need to know and what every parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter. The class is designed for 11 to 15 year-olds and teaches care for infants and children, leadership skills, good decision-making and problem-solving skills, emergency preparedness and response, and more!
Request an instructor to teach WHALE Tales to your class/group
Interactive Computer Activities
Babysitting Safe House
Place household appliances and objects in the correct safe locations in each room of the house. If you place an object in an incorrect location, it will automatically return to its original location.
Babysitting Activities
Babysitting Games & Activities
Over a dozen games and activities are outlined on these pages - from the rules to "I Spy" to how to make "Paper-Bag Puppets." You'll never run out of fun activities during playtime!
Activity Recipes
Make modeling clay, basic play dough, or bubbles before your next babysitting assignment so you're prepared for play!
Babysitter's Resources
Resume Template
Fill out the following template to create your Babysitting Resume. Be prepared for your job interviews and feel confident in your skills!
Business Card Template A
Fill out the following template to create your Babysitting Resume. Be prepared for your job interviews and feel confident in your skills!
Business Card Template B
Create your own business cards - Template B
Family Interview Form
Be sure you know everything you need to know about the family, kids, and rules of the household before you agree to babysit.
Family Information Card
Make a log of important information in case of emergency: family names, phone numbers, emergency contacts, child information, allergies, medications, etc.
Parental Consent & Contact Form
This form is to be completed and signed by the child's parent or legal guardian. The signature indicates permission for the babysitter to follow these instructions (when giving necessary medication to children).
Safety Inspection Checklist
Check the home for safety - follow this checklist to be sure you have eliminated all possible hazards before parents leave the home.