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[For Middle School Students] Recommended Ways to Spend Your Free Time
Middle schoolers are busy every day with studying and club activities.
Even for those constantly on the go, there are moments when unexpected free time pops up.
When that free time arrives, many people feel unsure and wonder what they should do.
In this article, we’ll introduce things we recommend middle schoolers do when they’re bored!
We’ve gathered ideas to fill your free time—from things you can do alone at home to activities that get you out of the house a little.
Whether you’re bored right now or so busy you feel like you never have free time, give these a try as a little breather.
[For Middle Schoolers] Recommended Ways to Spend Free Time (1–10)
Watch anime and movies
In recent years, the spread of subscription services has made it easy to watch anime and movies.
So how about binge-watching the titles you’ve been curious about during your free time? If there aren’t any specific titles on your radar, it’s also a good idea to check out popular anime or classic films.
And if you’re planning to sign up for a new subscription service, deciding what you want to watch in advance and choosing a service that carries those titles will make things go more smoothly.
play a game
When it comes to fun ways to pass the time, games are the go-to, right? They’re not just entertaining—some can even be educational.
For example, Animal Crossing can teach you creative thinking and the concept of currency.
Momotaro Dentetsu helps you learn geography.
There are plenty of other games with educational value, so definitely look them up! Also, if buying the latest console feels like a hurdle, I recommend picking up older entries in those series or checking if there are smartphone app versions available.
Listen to music
During free time or breaks when you have nothing to do, listening to music to refresh yourself is recommended.
Even if you listen to just one favorite song, you can enjoy it in a very short time.
When you have more free time, it’s nice to relax with healing music or the background music from movies and dramas.
It can be enjoyable to listen quietly by yourself, or to listen together in a group.
Simply listening to music can add color to otherwise idle moments.
If you’re a middle school student, it’s also a good idea to search for songs that are trending on social media.
to study
When it comes to the most productive way to kill time, studying might be the answer.
If you study subjects you’re not good at, like Japanese or math, it can help improve your grades.
Of course, you can also dive deeper into the subjects you’re already good at! That said, many people don’t want to study just to pass the time.
In that case, studying something you love is a great option.
For example, your favorite animals, countries, or foods.
You might even discover a future dream or a new hobby through that learning.
Do strength training and stretching.
When it comes to ways to spend free time that you can do alone at home, strength training and stretching are great options.
For basic exercises like push-ups and sit-ups, you can start without any equipment.
You can jump in whenever you suddenly have free time, so it’s also useful when school or club activities are canceled.
It’s also a good idea to follow reference videos on YouTube while you do your workouts and stretches.
If you want to stay active even during your downtime or you’re working on building a healthy body, give it a try.
to surf the internet
When you find yourself with some free time, I recommend spending it web surfing.
It can be fun to look up things you’ve heard about but don’t know much about, or to dive deep into content you’ve been curious about.
As you search keywords related to your studies, club activities, or hobbies, you may find your interests broadening.
When you come across a useful site, it’s a good idea to bookmark it.
Give this easy way of learning things you didn’t know a try.
Read manga and books
One of the great things about reading is that you can enjoy it anytime, anywhere.
If you binge-read your favorite manga, you can kill quite a bit of time.
Also, you might find it fun to read fantasy novels that have been adapted into movies.
I recommend reading self-help books or works of philosophy for inspiration as well.
By all means, try to find books that suit you.
And if you want to read print books but don’t have time for a full-length novel, picking up a short story collection is a good option.
to go window shopping
Window shopping means browsing the items on display in stores and gathering information on what’s currently popular.
At a large shopping center, just looking at the many items can be enjoyable.
From glamorous apparel shops and accessories to practical goods for club activities and studying, there’s a full range available.
As you browse, you might even come across a new favorite.
If you’re a junior high school student, you can also enjoy checking what you want and saving up your allowance to buy it!
Watch videos on YouTube and the like
As a way to fill free time, a classic and popular option is watching videos on platforms like YouTube.
You can enjoy a wide range of content—from videos by YouTubers popular among younger generations to hobby-related videos like music and sports.
As long as you have an internet connection, you can watch for free, so there’s no need to worry about your allowance.
When you have spare time, it’s also recommended to check out series-based projects or videos that progress like a story.
Once you start watching, related videos pop up, so you might find yourself thinking, “Before I knew it, I’d been watching for hours…”
Do some cleaning or rearranging
If you’re a junior high school student and want to refresh your mood, I recommend cleaning or rearranging your room.
Tidy up the space you always spend time in and try changing the layout of your furniture.
While you’re cleaning, you might discover items that bring back memories from elementary school, or find things you thought you’d lost in unexpected places.
Cleaning not only your own room but the whole house can also be a nice way to help your parents.
If cleaning the entire room feels overwhelming, it’s a good idea to pick a specific area and focus on that.