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Youth-adult partnerships empower and develop leadership skills in youth – Part 1
Published on July 27, 2012
Developing youth-adult partnerships takes time and requires adults to respect and value the opinions, skills and talents of youth. -
Showing 4-H animals with character – Part 2
Published on July 27, 2012
Here are some ideas for volunteers and parents to help youth understand good character. -
Is there an instrument to help you be a better leader?
Published on July 27, 2012
Michigan State University Extension can administer tools to help groups or individuals lead more effectively. -
There’s a fair in the air!
Published on July 27, 2012
Fairs and 4-H go hand-in-hand – both aim to educate! -
4-H International exchange trip: What youth can do to raise funds
Published on July 27, 2012
With a little planning you can travel internationally by doing your own fundraising. -
Useful questions for youth animal show and fair judges
Published on July 26, 2012
Great questions that can be used by judges to help youth explore the life skills within their 4-H project or any showing experiences. -
Explore science principles with a homemade lava lamp
Published on July 24, 2012
Even as youth are enjoying the summer months and the break from school they can still learn about science with quick, easy-to-assemble projects. -
Youth get stressed, too – how adults can help
Published on July 24, 2012
Just as adults work with and through their own stress, adults need to be aware of what they can to help youth who are stressed. -
Science activities beat summertime boredom
Published on July 24, 2012
Help children get through the long days of summer using fun, hands-on science activities to explore the world around them. -
Money matters: Teach children early
Published on July 23, 2012
Research shows that soon after age four, children start formulating saving or spending habits. Many wonderful resources are available to assist parents in teaching their young valuable money skills.