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Teaching science through sledding
Published on January 29, 2014
Run out into the snow and try to improve your sledding time. -
Recognize 4-H youth through State Awards
Published on January 28, 2014
Many youth like to get an award for completing something and kids love to feel special. Even at a young age, youth are very excited to receive an award or ribbon. Learn more about recognizing a young person through 4-H. -
How to make New Year’s resolutions fun for the family
Published on January 28, 2014
It’s that time for New Year’s resolutions! Don’t think that just because the New Year is already underway that it’s too late for you and your family to make one. -
How can career skills be learned in after-school jobs?
Published on January 27, 2014
Even if it isn’t related to your career path, after-school jobs can teach valuable skills that will help in your future career search. -
Thinking of showing a 4-H animal project this summer? Plan ahead!
Published on January 27, 2014
Now is the time to begin thinking about showing your 4-H animal project at the county fair or other livestock shows. Planning and preparation begins now to learn how to feed, fit and properly take care of your animal. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: living
Published on January 27, 2014
4-H clubs provide an important learning experience for youth to build and practice life skills. Learn how 4-H club leaders can help youth gain skills in the “living” life skills category. -
Career tools for youth: creating a portfolio
Published on January 27, 2014
Teach young people how to build a successful career tool with the help of a curriculum that explores the components of a portfolio. -
Bouncing and stretching: building resilience in children and youth
Published on January 27, 2014
Learn how you can help your child learn to stretch their limits and bounce back when set-backs happen with these seven easy ways to build resilience in kids. -
4-H and visual arts: Illustrating and designing a career
Published on January 24, 2014
With caring adults as 4-H volunteer leaders, 4-H offers youth the opportunity to participate in visual arts projects that can lead to careers. -
Michigan wool at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Published on January 23, 2014
How a sheep farm that started as a 4-H project sourced wool to Ralph Lauren for closing ceremony athlete sweaters.