Keeping my Maltese entertained

My five year old Maltese is not good around kids. I usually have a dog sitter for her when I have people with kids over. I’m expecting some kids here next weekend, so she will have to be in her crate. I know she will probably whine and cry to be part of the action. She finishes with a Kong too quickly. I am afraid of giving her a bully stick because of bad stories I’ve seen on Reddit of choking. Any ideas to Keep her busy would be appreciated.