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A hobby is something you like to do when you have
some free time. Hobbies can be collecting things, like coins or rocks; making
things, like beaded jewelry or clay figures; or doing things, like reading or
playing soccer.
#1. Your Talents, Interests, and Hobbies
Most people start a hobby because they are interested in a topic or an
activity or because they are good at doing something.
You are exploring many new things in Brownie Girl Scouts. Look through this
book. What activities do you like the most? Make a list. Would these make good
hobbies?
Before starting any hobby, you should ask yourself these questions: Then, talk
about starting a hobby with your family.
Do you think this hobby will be fun?
Can I afford this hobby?
Will I have space to do this hobby?
Will this hobby hurt the environment?
Is this hobby safe?
Do I have enough time for this hobby?
Discuss your answers with a parent or guardian.
#2. Types of Hobbies
Make a list here of things you can collect:
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Maybe you have already begun a collection and
don't even know it! Look around your home. Do you already have two or three or
more things that can make a collection?
Make a list here of sports hobbies:
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Make a list here of hobbies that involve making things:
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#3. Organizing Your Hobby
If you are starting a collection, try organizing it. Give each thing a
special label with its name and other important information. Arrange your
collection to show it off. Your collection should be easy and attractive to see.
If you can, go to a museum to see how collections of paintings, fossils, or
dinosaur bones are arranged. Do the arrangements at the museum give you any
ideas for organizing your own collection?
#4. Practicing Your Hobby
Your hobby should give you lots of enjoyment, so make time for it. Once
you have practiced your hobby for awhile, try teaching it to a friend or family
member.
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Friday
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#5. Making an Example
If your hobby is making things, like knitting, drawing, or building
models, create and display an example to show other people how your craft is
done.
#6. Show and Tell
The other girls in your troop might choose hobbies very different from
your own. Host a day of show and tell. Girls can describe their hobbies, display
things they have made or collected, and help other girls get started with the
same hobbies. You might invite a parent or guardian and your troop leader to
show and tell hobbies as well.
Other Helpful Links:
http://www.bumperland.com/stamps.html - Stamps 4 Kids
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kinder/index.html - Kinder Garden - An
introduction to gardening for kids with fun activities.
The Scouts on Stamps Society International (SOSSI)
- We offer a growing collecting of information about stamp collecting,
scouting history, and of course, the badges