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Six tips to rejuvenate committees
Published on May 14, 2014
Resources to aid 4-H clubs and volunteers working with committees. -
Teaching science with density and tasty drinks
Published on May 4, 2014
The natural world offers us lots of ways we can teach our kids about science. This idea will teach young children density and make a tasty drink at the same time. -
Understanding bits & bridles
Published on May 2, 2014
Learn more about the various types of bits used for horses. -
Kindergarten readiness: Social and emotional development
Published on May 2, 2014
The National Education Goals Panel has identified five essential areas of school readiness. This is the first of five articles exploring these critical skills children need to be Kindergarten ready. -
Entrepreneurs can change the world at any age
Published on May 2, 2014
Teaching youth about entrepreneurship is exciting and easy with “Be the E” national 4-H curriculum. -
Teaching kids about physics: Activities in the car
Published on May 2, 2014
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about science? Here’s a great idea for teaching young children about physics that can be done while going from one place to another in your car. -
Food safety during and after a power outage: Keep it or toss it out?
Published on May 1, 2014
Food safety can be a major concern for people during a power outage. There are several things to do in advance and tips to follow after power is restored. -
Effectively screening volunteer mentors
Published on April 24, 2014
Mentor screening is a crucial component of a quality mentoring program. What are the best practices? -
Healthy living project ideas for the county fair: Part 1
Published on April 24, 2014
Spring is here, which means youth are beginning to work on summer fair projects. This article explores ways youth can incorporate healthy living projects in to county fairs. -
Engaged learning: thinking about activities
Published on April 24, 2014
Use the experiential learning model to take hands-on learning to the next level.