I was looking over some of the other provider's schedules posted and see that commonly about an hour is allotted in time blocks for crafts/songs/activities. How do you get them to engage for such a long period of time? I care for 5 children + my own son; ages 1,18 months, 3 @ 2 years and a 4 year old. I am finding it really hard to get anyone other than the 4 year old to voluntarily engage in my activities for any length of time. For me currently, songs, games, activities are quick 2-5 min. ones thrown in between play times. I honestly wonder why somedays that I plan the crafts and activities when in a matter of seconds they are off playing anyway. My concern really are the 2 year olds (1 year olds wander, I'm fine with that)...should I be insisting that they stay for the activity? If so, isn't that taking all the fun away? Or, by insisting eventually they will engage? Tell me your secret!!