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Seven motivations for giving
Published on July 8, 2014
In our fast-pace world, it can be hard to slow down and think about the needs of others. However, it is important as community members and parents that we take time to teach our youth the importance of giving. -
Leadership styles Part 1: Authoritarian leadership
Published on June 17, 2014
This series of four articles will explore four different leadership styles and how the style can affect a group in accomplishing a goal. Part 1 focuses on authoritarian, or dictator leadership. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: Managing
Published on June 13, 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 managing life skills category. -
June is “Great Outdoors Month”
Published on June 12, 2014
Get outside during Great Outdoors Month this June! -
Adding daily physical activity
Published on June 6, 2014
Increase family time through physical activity. -
Innovative meeting structures for youth
Published on June 6, 2014
Structured open space time during meetings can empower participants… especially youth! -
How to use technology to promote, brainstorm and share professional ideas: Part 3
Published on June 6, 2014
This is a brief look at how to utilize Pinterest and Instagram to support and collaborate with other professionals on youth programming. -
Michigan 4-H’er helps spread “Love Like Lacey”
Published on June 4, 2014
Because of her involvement in Michigan 4-H, Danielle Bott, a student at Michigan State University, has established strong values for family and community service over the years. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: thinking
Published on June 4, 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 “thinking” life skills category. -
Values as part of environmental education
Published on May 29, 2014
Find out more about environmental education and how values play a role in environmental literacy and decision making. See how educators use values as a way to teach EE and help youth better understand how to be good earth stewards.