Exactly what are the benefits to children having hobbies? How do you introduce them to hobbies? - A Hobbyist
Answer: Help your children expand their horizons by encouraging them to pursue a hobby. Not only can a hobby give children a wonderful recreational activity, it can also give them a passion for learning more about a subject.
Preschool and Kindergarten: Help your young children start a collection. Whether it's leaves or bugs, they'll become sharper observers. Encourage them to sort whatever they collect, as this will improve their classification skills.
Elementary School: Hobbies aren't limited to collections. Visit a hobby shop with your children to explore all the craft projects they offer. There are so many things that they can learn - from making jewelry to printing fabrics.
Middle School and Beyond: Encourage your older children to talk to experts in a hobby that interests them, whether it is astronomy or model railroading. For many children, computers offer intriguing hobbies, such as making Web pages and printing pictures.