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Use sports-team participation to build character
Published on August 30, 2012
Fall sports season presents adults, coaches and volunteers with an opportunity to build character in their teams. Explore the following strategies for success in doing so. -
Conflict: Help youth effectively work through it
Published on August 30, 2012
Most adults have learned to work though conflict, however, that may not be the case for youth who are still in developmental stages of learning about themselves and their environment. Learn how adults can help them develop this critical skill. -
Cultural privileges and volunteers: What’s important?
Published on August 30, 2012
Volunteers should be aware of their own privileges and think through how those experiences might impact their relationship with those they work with in their volunteer roles. -
Work in partnership with youth to address bullying
Published on August 29, 2012
As schools and communities gear up to address issues of bullying, adults are encouraged to involve youth as partners in these efforts. Don’t let adultism create barriers to your anti-bullying efforts! -
Hands-on budgeting simulation makes learning come alive for youth
Published on August 27, 2012
“Spartan Dollars and Cents” is a fun, free learning simulation created to exposure youth to the daily financial choices they will encounter in the real world. -
Back-to-school strategies for success
Published on August 23, 2012
Transitioning into a new schedule may be stressful for children. Use these helpful hints to ease back into the school year. -
Wet and Wild Leadership Camp: Teens gain leadership and science skills
Published on August 23, 2012
Seventh and eighth graders that participated in “Wet and Wild Leadership Camp” gained skills in leadership and science. -
Understanding the role of values when working with volunteers
Published on August 23, 2012
Volunteering often brings together culturally diverse groups of people, which can mean differences in what people value and how values are formed. It’s critical that volunteers are open to communication in order to support respectful relationships. -
Impact = Cloverbuds, mentors and horses
Published on August 21, 2012
Read this story about yet another Michigan 4-H'er who has made an extraordinary difference in her community by starting a unique 4-H group, the Tuscola Teen Mentors 4-H Club. -
Michigan 4-H youth learn about leadership and citizenship during Citizenship Washington Focus
Published on August 20, 2012
Forty-three Michigan 4-H youth traveled to Washington, D.C. area from June 26 to July 2 to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus program.