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As well as keeping them occupied, hobbies are important for children to explore as they can
help them in understanding themselves and what they’re good at. They can also provide
opportunities to develop new skills, find friends and maintain good mental health. If you’re
looking for hobbies to explore with your child, we have a few here that were recommended
by a private school in West London.
Chess
Chess is a game that requires strategy and critical thinking. You must think very carefully
about the moves that you make and anticipate your opponent’s next. Schools usually offer a
range of extracurricular activities and chess is sometimes one of them. It’s a well-respected
game and one that will help them to become a sharper thinker in the process.
Ballet
Ballet, despite its reputation, is a hobby that all children can take up. It can help them with
their coordination as it’s a very graceful form of dance and can help them in building gross
motor skills as it presents physical challenges.
Bird Watching
If your child’s observant and is fascinated by nature, they may like bird watching. All they will
need is a bird watching guide and pair of binoculars. As there are often very subtle
differences between species, they will need to use their attention to detail and inspect the
birds that they come across.
Baking
Baking is probably the most fun and one that you can’t go wrong with. Sweet treats are hard
to resist and even more fun to make. A lot of effort is needed in the beginning stages where
you must combine ingredients thoroughly and carefully but it’s all worthwhile when you get to
sink your teeth into the freshly baked goods you’ve created. There are also educational
benefits as elements of maths and science are needed.
Fishing
If you want to retreat from all things technology and help your child connect with the
outdoors, why not encourage them to take up fishing? It’s something that you can do as a
family, making for great bonding time. You will need to be patient however as it can take
time to reel anything in.