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Youth-adult partnerships in 4-H clubs

Published on November 20, 2019
Creating meaningful opportunities for youth to make decisions.
Using escape boxes in financial literacy or workforce readiness programs

Published on November 18, 2019
Escape boxes can provide a great review activity at the end of programming.
Essential elements of 4-H: Belonging

Published on November 8, 2019
Creating a sense of belonging for all participants is a powerful foundation for learning.
Acts of generosity and kindness: An opportunity for positive youth development

Published on November 8, 2019
Performing acts of kindness helps youth to incorporate qualities of service, kindness and gratitude as a part of their character.
Life skills and hunting

Published on October 25, 2019
Firearm dear season brings many adults and youth into the woods to hunt. Explore how hunting can develop life skills in youth.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 2: Plant adaptations

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn it into a science lesson and snack by learning about plant adaption and why edible plants look the way they do and grow where they are.
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are actively engaged in their own development

Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the third 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities.
Science ideas for young children: Eating wild foods

Published on October 22, 2019
Teach young children about science by eating wild foods. There is a bounty of things you can eat in your backyard or a local park.
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are considered participants rather than recipients in the learning process

Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the fourth 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities by making youth active participants in their learning.
Are youth ready for a financial emergency?

Published on October 22, 2019
Help youth start saving now in preparing for an emergency they may encounter.