Learning new hobbies are a wonderful way for children to have fun, develop skills and make new friends. A hobby can either be practiced in a group or alone, according to ones temperament and the nature of the activity. One cultivates hobbies for pleasure and enjoyment and not for financial gain. Hobbies can lead to the acquisition of great skills, knowledge and experience at a later point of time.
Craftwork is an all time favourite hobby of children. Some common craft activities for kids are puppet making, finger painting, vegetable painting, string painting, origami, making paper and cloth dolls, stitching, needlework, painting, candle making, bead craft, book craft, printing, printmaking, fabric painting, pokemon crafts, prehistoric crafts etc. Some children also pursue different sports, dancing, singing, play acting and playing of different musical instruments as a hobby. Scrap booking is another hobby which has consumed children from times immemorial. It helps in their emotional and psychological development.
