{"id":1387,"date":"2011-10-21T10:34:16","date_gmt":"2011-10-21T10:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.parentingclan.com\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2020-05-18T07:28:56","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T07:28:56","slug":"hobbies-spark-imagination-passion-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/guide\/hobbies-spark-imagination-passion-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Hobbies: Spark imagination and passion in kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"4af0d39e3ff1bdbae5976e2330eb4205\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>What you learn in the growing up years really matters. Children learn and synthesize information every minute of the day, even when they are not in school and watching television or talking to their friends. Traditional education is informative but you need to find other ways to incite excitement and imagination in your kids. Your children should dabble in extraneous activities and hobbies also.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of hobbies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The very first advantage is that hobbies make us feel good. Finishing that painting or knitted sweater induces a sense of satisfaction and makes you feel happy about life. Children face performance stress at school and this can be reduced by taking up fun hobbies. Also, hobbies keep boredom at bay. They improve self expression in children and also aid to develop time management, goal accomplishment, and self discipline. They inculcate a problem solving skills and transform kids into fast thinkers. Additionally, they help with self esteem issues as they make children feel more competent.<\/p>\n<p><b>Choosing a hobby<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Video games and online social networking sites are fine but they don\u2019t really help to develop any real skill. Look for a real hobby and ensure that your kid adopt it whole heartedly. The most important thing while picking hobbies is that your kids should enjoy them. If they are not having fun then it will be difficult to get them to stick around. Don\u2019t try to impose your interests on children. Each child will have an affinity towards a certain activity \u2013 find out your child\u2019s unique strength and interest.<\/p>\n<p>Introduce the hobby slowly and ensure that your child shows interest at first. Let them experiment with it for a month or two. If your kid is not bored and continues to show inclination then take it up for a longer time. Also, make sure that your child doesn\u2019t get too absorbed in their new activity. Create a schedule for the activity and explain your child the importance of balancing all their tasks.<\/p>\n<p><b>List of hobbies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of hobbies and activities for your young ones.<\/p>\n<p><b>1. <\/b><b>Toys<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Go for educational toys or science based games. You can buy crosswords, jigsaws, building blocks, and doll houses also. Puppets, dolls, mini trains and cars entertain kids and spur imagination when they play around with them. Modeling games to make airplanes and submarines are something that little boys are enthralled with.<\/p><div class=\"4af0d39e3ff1bdbae5976e2330eb4205\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><b>2. <\/b><b>Reading and writing<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Try to encourage reading and writing to develop language skills and vocabulary. Every child does not have the same interest, find out what entices them \u2013 it can be fiction, facts, science, art, autobiographies, etc. Buy story books and fairy tales that most kids enjoy. Library membership or attending summer reading programs are a good idea.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. <\/b><b>Sports<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If your kids are high on energy all the time then enroll them into a class or sport activity. You can go for sports like basketball, tennis, swimming, baseball, etc. You can also teach them martial arts or yoga. Gals will cherish ballet or other dancing classes like jazz and tap dancing. Let them go hiking, biking, skating, horse riding, skiing, bird watching or picnicking with family or friends. With all the brouhaha around sport cars and racing, take them out to an amateur race track or go kart.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. <\/b><b>Crafts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Many kids love coloring, painting and sketching. They can also join a craft, woodwork, sewing or pottery workshop on weekends. Some kids even enjoy coking and knitting with their mom or grandparents. Teach them clay modeling, jewelry making, sculpting, etc.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. <\/b><b>Gadgets<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Some kids just get hooked to gadgets like cameras and other machinery. Encourage photography and find space where they can develop prints. Buy a kiddie sewing machine if your little one is into it.<\/p>\n<p><b>6. <\/b><b>Music<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Many kids enjoy music; encourage their singing or songwriting talent if they are keen on it. You can also teach them to play instruments like piano, guitar, etc.<\/p>\n<p><b>7. <\/b><b>Collectors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Encourage children to amass their own collection of things that excite them. Common collectibles are coins, insects, stamps, flowers, rocks, shells, etc. This can also turn out to be educative. 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