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Struggling to find new and exciting hobbies for your child? Well, look no further, as we’ve compiled 5 unique hobbies you can try with your child advised by this independent school in Surrey.
Knitting or crochet
Something both therapeutic and a rewarding challenge is knitting or crochet. Both have similar methods of making, but use different needles, so it can be down to personal preference as to which your child prefers. Have a go at both and see which your child enjoys the most and test them by making some gifts for friends and family.
Mountain biking
Something you can invite the whole family to do is cycling in the mountains or in forestry areas. It’s a little more technical than your average cycling on the road, but it’s great fun and all the family can join in on the fun.
Pick up an instrument
Musically inclined children should take a shot at learning an instrument that interests them the most. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience to pick up at a young age and your child can take part in musical performances or orchestra groups at school.
Flower pressing
Something that ignites a child’s interest in nature is flower pressing. This involves grabbing flowers from the garden or on a walk somewhere and leaving them to dry in a safe place. Then, press them into glass, card or paper by ironing them onto the surface at a low heat and covering them appropriately.
Origami
Something to really test your child’s skills is through folding paper and making animals, flowers and shapes through the art of origami – a Japanese paper folding activity. It can be both challenging and really fun to see what your child can come up with at the same time. Get a book with a series of instructions to get involved in the fun with your child as well!