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Five tips to make reading more fun for children
Published on March 19, 2012
Help your child learn to love reading with these five quick tips during March is Reading Month. -
From French fry to fuel: starting a high school biodiesel program
Published on March 16, 2012
This Saginaw County, Mich. high school 4-H club started making biodiesel fuel in science class, using used cooking oil from the school's cafeteria. -
Inside 4-H: What does fundraising have to do with life skills?
Published on March 15, 2012
Far too often we assume that the educational process of fundraising occurs at the end of the project, once the funds are raised and money is being used. We must consider the educational process and life skills gained before and during a fundraiser. -
Animal science programs for youth build life skills
Published on March 6, 2012
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Inside 4-H: Participating in animal/animal product evaluation provides unique learning opportunities
Published on March 6, 2012
Youth involved in the Michigan 4-H animal science projects have a unique opportunity to develop their evaluation and decision-making skills through various trainings such as the Michigan 4-H Poultry Evaluation. -
Learning grows through do, reflect and apply
Published on March 6, 2012
Experiential learning expands and connects the educational activities to life skills. This creates a more authentic experience for the learner with application to their community and future. -
Inside 4-H: What does fundraising have to do with life skills?
Published on March 6, 2012
Far too often we assume that the educational process of fundraising occurs at the end of the project, once the funds are raised and money is being used. We must consider the educational process and life skills gained before and during a fundraiser. -
Michigan business entrepreneur credits success to 4-H upbringing
Published on February 27, 2012
A local Michigan business entrepreneur and former 4-H'er credits the youth development organization with his business accomplishments. -
Building assets for youth success
Published on February 27, 2012
Youth need assets to avoid risky behavior and become successful adults. -
Saving while in your teens leads to big cash at retirement
Published on February 24, 2012
For teens, small amounts of money saved now can result in considerable savings later in life. Learning the time value of money and how to pay themselves first can be a very rewarding lesson.