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Nurturing relationships is a skill
Published on May 19, 2014
You may not think nurturing relationships is a skill developed through 4-H, but it can be! Youth experience nurturing relationships when they form a connection with another individual(s) and all mutually benefit. Learn more about developing this skill. -
Healthy living project ideas for the county fair: Part 2
Published on May 16, 2014
Spring is here, which means youth are getting ready to start working on summer fair projects. This article explores ways to incorporate healthy living projects in to county fairs. -
Engaging learning: Youth take the lead
Published on May 16, 2014
Moving youth from being engaged in your programing to being active participants in creating their own. -
Volunteerism: a tool for career exploration and workforce preparation
Published on May 15, 2014
Through volunteerism, youth gain marketable work experience and skills while exploring careers and helping the community. -
Six tips to rejuvenate committees
Published on May 14, 2014
Resources to aid 4-H clubs and volunteers working with committees. -
Celebrate 100 years of extending knowledge and changing lives
Published on May 14, 2014
Discover the resources made possible through the Smith-Lever Act and the Cooperative Extension Service. -
Kindergarten readiness: language and literacy
Published on May 13, 2014
The National Education Goals Panel has identified five essential areas of school readiness. This is the third of five articles exploring the critical skills needed for children to be Kindergarten ready in each of these five areas. -
Wise use of resources is a skill
Published on May 13, 2014
Have you ever heard of the phrase, “wise use of resources?” In 4-H it’s a life skill with many facets that can be developed. Youth who work on this skill practice using sound judgment, responsibility and how to set priorities. -
Teaching science with density and tasty drinks
Published on May 4, 2014
The natural world offers us lots of ways we can teach our kids about science. This idea will teach young children density and make a tasty drink at the same time. -
Kindergarten readiness: Social and emotional development
Published on May 2, 2014
The National Education Goals Panel has identified five essential areas of school readiness. This is the first of five articles exploring these critical skills children need to be Kindergarten ready.