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Financial education can start at any age
Published on April 2, 2012
From age 3 up, children and youth are involved in money matters and can learn positive habits to help them spend wisely, save and share as adults. -
Understanding learning styles and incorporating auditory learning into 4-H programming
Published on March 29, 2012
We know that youth absorb information based on their learning style. What are the characteristics of an auditory learner and how do we incorporate auditory learning into 4-H programming? -
Volunteer recognition: Why is it important?
Published on March 23, 2012
Article one on volunteer recognition: What volunteer recognition is, ideas for recognition throughout the year and the importance of volunteer recognition. -
Volunteer recognition: How are people motivated?
Published on March 23, 2012
Article two on volunteer recognition: Different motivational orientations of volunteers including achievement, affiliation and power. -
Understanding learning styles and incorporating visual learning into 4-H programming
Published on March 22, 2012
Have you ever wondered why some youth engage in certain topics while others struggle to stay focused? We know that youth absorb information based on their learning style. This article will explore the visual learning style’s impact on 4-H programming. -
Tips and tools for recruiting volunteers: Crafting your recruitment pitch
Published on March 21, 2012
Making the ask for recruiting volunteers can be intimidating. Become familiar with things you can do to craft your message to be more successful in your approach. -
Tips and tools for recruiting volunteers: Where to recruit
Published on March 20, 2012
Knowing where to recruit potential volunteers can be difficult, be creative and utilize all methods for places to look. -
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
Life skills, animal science, youth