Cloverbud Resources (age 5-7)
What is a Cloverbud?
Our youngest 4-H’ers at 5-7 years old aren’t quite ready to fully participate in many of the project areas and/or activities that older children can, but there’s still plenty for them to do in 4-H, starting with fun!
The emphasis is on participation, learning and teamwork, not competition. They might learn about nutrition while helping to prepare simple snacks, plant seeds and learn what to do to help them grow, or help with animal grooming and feeding (with supervision).
Cloverbuds also provide opportunities for older youth to mentor and help a younger 4-H’er be successful, and start laying the groundwork for their future “career” as a 4-H member.
Below are some links to information on Cloverbud appropriate curriculum:
Michigan 4-H Cloverbud Learning Guidelines
Cloverbud Educational Resources
Cloverbud Frequently Asked Questions
Michigan Cloverbud Snapshot Sheets
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