Hobby ideas for middle school children during summer vacation
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Creative writing
Encourage children to write stories, poetry, or personal essays, and help them develop their writing skills by providing feedback and suggesting prompts or writing exercises.
Drawing and painting
Encourage children to express their creativity through drawing and painting, and provide them with the necessary materials and guidance to improve their skills.
Gardening
Encourage children to get outside and learn about gardening by planting and caring for their own vegetables, herbs, or flowers.
Music
Encourage children to learn to play a musical instrument or to sing, and provide them with lessons or resources to help them practice and improve their skills.
Photography
Encourage children to explore their creativity by taking photos of their favorite places and things with different camera settings, and editing their photos.
Cooking and Baking
Encourage children to explore the kitchen by trying out new recipes, experimenting with flavors and ingredients, and learning about food safety and nutrition.
Coding
Encourage children to learn to code by taking online courses or using coding software, and help them develop their own apps, games, or websites.
Sports or fitness
Encourage children to stay active and healthy by trying out different sports or fitness activities, such as basketball, soccer, swimming, or yoga.
Science experiments
Encourage children to learn about science by conducting their own experiments at home, using materials and instructions found online or in science books.
Reading and Bookclubs
Encourage children to read books for pleasure and to join a book club, where they can discuss their favorite books with others and develop their critical thinking skills.