Current Moms and Dads: Advice for a Nanny?

I babysit around my neighborhood and try to always be prepared. People call me Mary Poppins because I always have many fun things to do in my bag. I like to think like a five year old to decide what would bore them and what they would have fun doing. I bring coloring books,crayons,easy 10 piece puzzles in animal shapes,paints (finger paints will keep them occupied and helps heighten their creative skills),paint brushes,snacks,even, like candy if their good. Children love making things so maybe bring playdoe. Use your imagination...be creative.