Teachers Share the Hobbies Keeping Them Sane Right Now

Life is a little wild right now, am I right? Many of us are looking for diversions from planning for a school year that remains up in the air. Recently in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook, members shared the teacher hobbies that are keeping them sane right now. Here’s what they had to say.

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1. Rock painting

“My new hobby is painting rocks. I love it!” – J.F.

Try it: Creativity for Kids Hide & Seek Rock Painting Kit

2. Paddleboarding

Socially distant and relaxing.

Try it: AKSPORT Stand-Up Inflatable Paddle Board

3. Making friendship bracelets

This activity isn’t just for kids at summer camp! “I can’t stop making them,” says C.R.

Try it: Loopdedoo Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit

4. Listening to podcasts

Once you start, you can’t stop.

Try it: 10 Must-Listen Podcasts for Teachers

5. Gardening

Gardening has definite stress-busting benefits, and many of our group members are getting their hands in the soil.

Try it: 9 Herb Window Garden

6. Crocheting

“I’m crocheting blankets. I don’t know who the recipient is when I start, it comes to me as it takes form and then I surprise the person with it.” -J.R.

Try it: KNOKNIT Crochet Hook Set

7. Meditation

“Meditation is my go to.” -M.L.

Try it: Check out some of the meditation offerings in this list of 20 stress-busting apps.

8. Improvised hot tubbing

“I’m sitting in my Coleman inflatable bubble tub right now after a particularly stressful day.” -S.N.

Try it: Coleman Inflatable Hot Tub

9. Paint by numbers

There are lots of paint-by-number kits available on Amazon!

Try it: COLORWORK DIY Paint By Numbers

10. Diamond painting

The image above is actually made up of thousands of tiny beads called “diamonds.” Teachers who are into diamond painting say it’s super relaxing!

Try it: DIY 5D Diamond Painting Beach Sunrise

11. Cross stitch

“Meditative and perfect for doing while you listen to audiobooks.” -H.H.

Try it: Nuberlic 2 Pack Embroidery Kits

12. Cricutting everything

If you have a Cricut, you know how addictive it can be!

Try it: 50 Incredible Ways to Use a Cricut in the Classroom

13. Reading

Of course, no list of teacher hobbies is complete without mentioning reading! 

Try it: Check out some of our many book recommendations here.

14. Running (or learning to run)

“It’s good for mental and physical health and I view it as me time.” -B.L.

Try it: Check out the Couch to 5K running plan.

15. Puzzles

They can be hard to find right now, but they’re perfect for stress relief.

Try it: Bgraamiens Puzzle-Blooming Color-1000 Pieces

What are your teacher hobbies? Come and share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.

Plus, free adult coloring pages for teachers.