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Activities to explore growing up and its adventure filled with new discoveries

From exploring hobbies to making memories, embrace the journey of becoming your best self.
byJunior reporter Amina Seyd
Published: 11:00pm, 08 Dec 2024
Length: 437 words
Activities to explore growing up and its adventure filled with new discoveries

Growing up is an adventure filled with new hobbies, talents, and cherished memories with family and friends, all while learning and discovering your passions. Photo: Shutterstock

Difficulty: Explorer (Level 1)

Growing up is an exciting time in your life. As you get older, you’ll notice lots of changes happening. You might get taller, your interests might change and you’ll start learning new things every day. All of these changes are a normal part of growing up.

One of the best parts about growing up is exploring the world around you and discovering new hobbies and talents. Maybe you’ll find out that you love playing sports, that you’re good at drawing, or that you enjoy reading all kinds of books. As you grow, you’ll have the chance to try new activities and figure out your passion.

Another fun part of growing up is getting to spend more time with your family and friends. You’ll make many beautiful memories together, like having sleepovers, going on family vacations, or playing at the park.

Your family and friends will be there to support you and celebrate your achievements as you reach new milestones.

Growing up is an adventure, and so many amazing things are waiting for you to discover. Get ready to learn, grow and have fun along the way.

Activity 1: Make a height tracker

Maintaining a height tracker can help you get a sense of the pace of your growth. Photo: Shutterstock
Maintaining a height tracker can help you get a sense of the pace of your growth. Photo: Shutterstock

Materials

  • Poster board or large piece of paper

  • Tape that is safe for use on walls

  • Markers or crayons

  • Ruler or measuring tape

Instructions

  1. Hang the poster board or paper on the wall in your room.

  2. Use the ruler or measuring tape to mark off the heights, starting from the floor and going up to your current height.

  3. Label the heights with numbers and decorate the chart with drawings, stickers or your own creative designs.

  4. Each time you measure your height, add a new mark to the chart and write down the date. Watch as you grow taller and taller.

Activity 2: Make a personal growth tracker

Maintain a diary to keep track of your accomplishments. Photo: Shutterstock
Maintain a diary to keep track of your accomplishments. Photo: Shutterstock

Materials

  • Notebook and pen

  • Mum, dad or an older family friend or guardian

Instructions

  1. Every month, sit down with your parents and ask them about something you did that made them proud or impressed and why.

  2. Write down what they say in your notebook. They may mention a time when you helped with a chore, tried a new food, or were kind to your sibling.

  3. Keep track of all the things your parents notice and celebrate about your growth and development. This will help you see how much you are accomplishing as you grow.

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