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Implementing the Experiential Learning Model in 4-H programming – Part 1
Published on May 15, 2012
Over a series of articles, we will break down and explore each of the five steps of the Experiential Learning Model. -
Quality youth programming matters
Published on May 14, 2012
Youth who are given access to afterschool programs are not only given the opportunity to better themselves – they are also better equipped to put back into the community that provided for them. -
SMART goals help you achieve success
Published on May 14, 2012
Meaningful goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and defined within a timeframe for completion. -
Raising caring youth - Character Series Part 5
Published on May 14, 2012
Explore strategies to help children grow into caring adults. -
Problem-solving skills are an important factor in academic success
Published on May 11, 2012
Parents and caregivers can ensure their children's success by teaching and modeling effective problem-solving at home. -
Engage autism sprectrum disorder (ASD) youth in summer programs
Published on May 8, 2012
Explore best practices for including ASD youth in summer programs from working closely with parents, to program transitions, to planning for success. -
Associations further explore the benefits of horse-back riding in therapy
Published on May 8, 2012
Research and associations recognize equine as a useful tool for therapeutic riders. -
Promote peer relationships and safety in 4-H clubs
Published on May 8, 2012
Bring youth into the promotion of the Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles within their own clubs, beginning with principles one and two. -
Time management for teens: Becoming “ringmasters” – Act I
Published on May 8, 2012
Teens need to understand the importance to take conscious control of their time and energy and to be proactive about planning their schedule, learning to manage time like a circus performance and becoming the ringmaster of a successful show. -
“Mission” and “vision:” explore the difference
Published on May 8, 2012
Understanding the difference between mission and vision is critical to the formation of a goal, group or project.