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Conducting a service-learning project during National 4-H Week can benefit youth and Michigan commun
Published on October 3, 2013
National 4-H Week is an excellent opportunity for 4-H members and clubs to celebrate the spirit of 4-H by practicing good citizenship, developing valuable life skills and helping to address issues of concern or importance in their communities. -
Youth gain valuable leadership skills through community service
Published on October 2, 2013
How to plan a community service project so it is meaningful for both your club and your community. -
Michigan 4-H Volunteer Forum
Published on October 2, 2013
The 2013 Michigan 4-H Volunteer Forum identifies keynote speaker, Amanda Eicher. -
Family and consumer sciences and 4-H: From projects to a career
Published on October 2, 2013
4-H has projects that are related to family and consumer sciences. While youth are participating in these projects, their experience can pave the way for a major in college and careers. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: working
Published on October 2, 2013
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 working life skills category. -
Building good consumers: Working with the “I want, I want, I want…”
Published on October 2, 2013
With different types of advertisements it is important to make children smart consumers. -
Text messages: Helping volunteer managers be successful
Published on October 2, 2013
The average American sends about 70 text messages per day. This article explores how text messaging can expand the reach of the volunteer manager making it easier to better support and administer volunteer programs. -
The 4-H Mission Mandate of Citizenship: Service and personal development
Published on September 27, 2013
4-H has three “Mission Mandates” that are promoted through 4-H youth development programs. This article will explore the final two components of the 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate: service and personal development. -
Building connection in children and youth: A bouncing and stretching article
Published on September 27, 2013
Learn how you can help your child learn to bounce back and stretch their limits when setbacks happen. Seven easy ways to build resilience in kids. -
Simple ways to help children think on their own
Published on September 27, 2013
As children’s curiosity sparks, keep answers simple to help them develop thinking skills.