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Past Michigan 4-H’er displays painting in Grand Rapids ArtPrize
Published on October 22, 2014
Grand Rapids' ArtPrize is not your typical art competition. For about three weeks, 3 square miles of downtown Grand Rapids becomes the backdrop for artists of all kinds to creatively express themselves. -
Practice makes perfect outside the auction arena
Published on October 22, 2014
With all of the excitement of auction night, what should youth say? What should they do? In 4-H we often practice what happens inside the auction arena because we want to be sure youth are prepared, comfortable and confident for the events that take place. -
Adventure playgrounds for kids
Published on October 17, 2014
Teaching kids to problem solve with creativity during free play. -
Animal judging – Dairy
Published on October 15, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it! -
Positive youth development: What is it?
Published on October 10, 2014
The phrase, “positive youth development” sounds self-explanatory, yet it’s much more than just a phrase used by those in the youth development field. This article will introduce more about positive youth development. -
Reluctant reader in your house? Tips for improving reading without opening a book.
Published on October 9, 2014
Do you have a child who struggles with reading or one who doesn’t enjoy reading? These hints may help that reader improve their skills and make reading more enjoyable. -
4-H Volunteer Profile: Joe and Theresa Whitenight
Published on October 8, 2014
In an effort to highlight the many different volunteer opportunities 4-H has to offer, the 4-H Volunteer Profile series will highlight a few of the many wonderful people who give their time to Michigan 4-H. -
Developing life skills through carving pumpkins
Published on October 8, 2014
Helping youth develop life skills that can be used when they are adults is the goal of Michigan 4-H. This article will explore how something as simple and fun as carving a pumpkin can help youth develop life skills. -
Michigan 4-H: Helping Michigan achieve higher college enrollment rates
Published on October 6, 2014
Youth involved in 4-H programs enroll in college at a higher rate than their same-age peers. -
Integrating and promoting character education from the 4-H ambassadors
Published on October 2, 2014
As 4-H ambassadors fulfill their roles, they can integrate the promotion of character education at various levels for their county 4-H program.