Hobbies And Interests
Things You'll Need
Instructions
Encourage your child to collect something in which he is already interested. If this initial step is a struggle, make a list of common collectibles like stamps, rocks, action figures, Barbies, model cars, coins, sea shells, insects and baseball cards.
For the child with a competitive spirit, make collecting a challenge. For example, if she collects coins, set a goal to collect all of one type of coin from each state. Expand on that challenge by trying to locate specific years of various coins.
Explore any historical or educational elements to the chosen collection. If collecting baseball cards, learn facts about famous baseball players in history. For coin collections, learn about the geography and time period associated with each special find.
For children who like to create, build a collection of items that require hands-on activity. Collecting model cars that require assembly or turning a rock or sea shell collection into a craft or jewelry become collectibles that were made by your child.
Display the collection. Promote a sense of pride in your child by showing off her collection in a prominent place in the home, thus increasing her interest in collecting. Shelves for items or display books for coins and baseball cards that can be seen on a daily basis are a reminder of the collection and the stories behind it.