Online platforms that help kids pick up hobbies

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Over the course of last year, many of us have taken up interesting hobbies to keep ourselves occupied at home. Beneficial for mental health across all ages, creative and fun hobbies not only relieve stress but also contribute to long-term personal growth. With summer holidays approaching, keeping kids occupied at home has become an increasingly daunting task. Many parents are struggling with meaningfully engaging their kids while juggling responsibilities. We have rounded up a list of online platforms that will engage and entertain kids across ages.

Visual to performance arts

Offering free hobby classes and workshops for kids between three to 12 years, ‘Yellow Class' is a one-stop platform for on-demand extracurricular learning. The most exciting classes conducted by expert instructors include visual arts (coffee painting, calligraphy), performance arts (dance), crafts (3D modelling), literature (storytelling with puppet making), pottery, and flameless cooking. In addition to live classes, the platform also offers DIY activities, audio and video guides, and contests.

Bake and sway

A platform dedicated to help kids build extracurricular interests, ‘Bambinos' offers online classes and workshops across age groups on a range of subjects from communication skills to dancing. Some of their interesting classes include Young Orators: Public Speaking, Summer Camp, Baking and Confectionary Workshop, Yoga Workshop, Bhangra Dance Class, and Chess. Parents can opt for a private class or a group class for their children depending upon their preference.

Peer to peer

With a holistic approach to learning, ‘Kyt Academy' is an extra-curricular academy for children across ages offering varied programs that allow kids to explore interests. Parents can opt for a twelve week program learning chess or Indian classical vocals taught by experts or doodling and magic workshops. Owing to the online learning medium, kids have experienced a gap in interpersonal communication which is a major contributor to growth. The multi-genre courses allow kids to intermingle with peers as well.

Get crafty

‘The Spruce Crafts' has over thousands of detailed articles and blog posts on number of crafts as well as hobbies. The website offers plenty of tutorials and how-to articles on needle crafts, paper crafts, beadwork, knitting, and much more. Learn the basics, get inspired, and keep practicing with the extensive resources on offer. Due to the material requirement list and step-by-step instructions given, the process becomes easy to follow. Their in-depth articles cater not just to beginners, but also to those who are advanced.

Fun every day

‘Learnfinity' offers hobby and fun activity classes. The platform's wide range of programmes includes abacus, calligraphy, storytelling, craft, dance, and much more. A new topic each day keeps kids motivated and ensures their continued participation. Parents can join via WhatsApp and Facebook groups to stay updated about class schedule and attend free classes.