Esperella Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 My 7 year old in particular, but my 5 yr old will feel left out. I need something they can do to stay busy so we don't resort to computer, tv, or ipads. My 7 year old keeps saying he wants a hobby but has no idea what to do. I'm looking for ideas of thing they can do, like maybe handiwork? I've heard people recommend soap carving, but can anyone recommend a a guide or something we can look at to see how to get started? And I've seen knitting mentioned, too, but I'm wondering if it should be just finger knitting and what some good books for that might be as well. I was thinking of getting some snap circuits, but I'm not sure how big of a package I'd need. I also have a 3 year old but he wouldn't be using them for a while. I was thinking of getting them a mini tool set, but then I'm not sure what exactly we'd make with it. ANY help anyone can give would be awesome. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 :bigear: Does lego count as a hobby? That would be my son's hobby... Soap carving sounds interesting... I will have to look into that as well. Mine still spends a lot of time in imaginative play, but I'm trying to get some ideas as well for the "I'm bored" stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 p.s. I just googled soap carving, and there are wiki-how articles, youtuve videos... apparently there's a lot out there to get you started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esperella Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Sweet thanks!! I'll do that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Here's a list of handicraft ideas from Ambleside. Some are more boy friendly than others :) One I thought of was embroidery (different than cross stitch). Your kiddos can actually make their own designs from a drawing & transfer it onto fabric then stitch it. Or you can do the same with some clip art or whatever :) http://www.amblesideonline.org/Handicrafts.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I was doing independent crafts at that age. Take them to the crafts store and have them each pick out a kit. Them them they have to finish it before you'll get another. I remember at about 7, I got fed up waiting for my parents to show me how to loop a rug and I got out the instructions and taught myself. Later I learned that the reason was that neither of them knew how and I'd already passed my mother in crafting ability. Learning how to really draw or paint might be an option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I bought this book to try - we do better with a guide. It is kinda expensive though - maybe your library has it?I should really really remember to buy popsicle sticks...... And soap. :lol:http://amzn.com/0764308599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esperella Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks!! All good ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I know ToysRUs use to sell wood carving kits for kids that used a Styrofoam type of wood and the tools weren't sharp. There were a ton of YouTube videos that showed different projects too, but I can't remember exactly the name of the product :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 My kids really enjoy making pot holders with a loom. They also love doing latch hooks. I also have a lot of craft supplies that they spend a lot of time with. Mostly, they play outside A LOT! We have a lot of stuff in our garage for them to play with too (sand table, sidwalk chalk, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 My boys just did some string art projects..hammering and a nice design at the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 My 7 year old got a stamp-collecting book and a starter pack of 200 stamps (probably for $10) for Christmas and became obsessed with stamps. BTW, stamps are a really really good way to teach history because just about everything important is put on a stamp. Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Legos, stamp collecting, and craft kits are all things we have done around here. What about some simple cooking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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