Leisure facts for kids
Leisure (also called free time) is when you get to choose what you want to do. It's time when you don't have to be at school or work at a job. During your leisure time, you can do fun activities, spend time with family, or enjoy your favorite hobbies.
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What is Leisure Time?
Leisure time is all about having the freedom to do things you enjoy. It's a chance to relax, learn new things, or just have fun. This special time helps you feel refreshed and ready for your daily tasks.
It's different from the time you spend on chores or homework. Leisure is your personal time to explore interests and unwind.
Fun Ways to Spend Your Free Time
There are many exciting ways to enjoy your free time. What you choose often depends on what makes you happy and relaxed.
Here are some popular activities people enjoy:
- Playing sports like football or hockey
- Enjoying games such as chess or card games
- Staying active with exercise like running or lifting weights
- Watching television shows and movies
- Listening to your favorite music
- Doing hobbies like playing the piano or guitar, knitting, or sewing
- Travelling to new places
- Reading interesting books or magazines
- Joining a book club to discuss stories with friends
Taking a Vacation or Holiday
A holiday or vacation is a special time set aside just for leisure. It's usually a longer break from school or work. During a vacation, some people travel to a different region or country. They might stay at a hotel to experience new things they can't do near home.
Other people prefer to spend their vacation time at home. They might explore their own community or simply relax and enjoy their familiar surroundings.
Leisure Around the World
The amount of leisure time people have can be different depending on where they live. In rich industrialized countries like the US, Canada, and most European countries, workers often get weekends off. This gives them regular leisure time.
However, people in poorer developing countries often have less free time. They might need to work longer hours and more days each year to support themselves and their families. This means they have fewer chances to relax and enjoy leisure activities.
Images for kids
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A man relaxing on a couch.
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Enjoying leisure time swimming at an oasis.
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A funny drawing of Victorian tourists from 1852.
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GI Card Game, a watercolor by James Pollock. Soldiers during the Vietnam War sometimes played cards in their free time.
See also
In Spanish: Ocio para niños
