Hobbies And Interests
Physical Games
Physical activities develop strength, speed and good body control among girls. Instead of watching television at home, an active physical hour every day would be a good idea to keep them healthy and entertained. Games like treasure or scavenger hunt would be an interesting activity to involve girls in if they are having a party or hanging out together. Some other interesting group games may include hula hoop toss, Frisbee and hopscotch.
Puzzle Games
Puzzle games may help girls develop problem solving and coordination skills. Puzzle games are brainteasers that help sharpen the mind and improve critical thinking. It also improves the vocabulary usage and word power. Puzzle games come in many formats such as a crossword puzzle, which publishes in many daily newspapers; numerical puzzle in which mathematical riddles are solved; word puzzle, where words have to be created from jumbled up words; or picture-based puzzle that allows players to make a specific image or object from a cluttered picture.
Acting Games
Young girls are often fond of imitating adult roles of their parents, siblings and other people around them. They apply these roles to their dolls by taking care of them, using toy utensils to create a kitchen, stressing on relationships, family and friends. These games stress role-playing and enhance family values. They may also be interested in acting out fairytale games like Cinderella, Snow White or Beauty and the Beast.
Other Indoor Games
Indoor games are helpful for keeping the girls entertained if outdoor circumstances are not appropriate. Board games like Scrabble, Monopoly, checkers or snakes and ladders enhance analytical and vocabulary skills. Computer games designed specifically for young girls are also helpful, such as "Dress Up Girl," "Girl Games 4 U" or "Girls Go Games." These are online games available for free on the Internet.