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What leadership styles will help you survive a zombie apocalypse?
Published on July 9, 2019
Use zombies in your leadership teaching to make things fun, fresh and exciting for youth while also learning how to survive a zombie apocalypse. -
Stand out from the crowd: Five steps to a positive first impression
Published on July 9, 2019
Practice these five tips to ensure you make a positive impression. -
Go out and play!
Published on July 1, 2019
Children need outdoor play time to become better learners. -
What can a 4-H member learn from past record books?
Published on June 28, 2019
There are many benefits to keeping records in life. Some of those benefits occur during the process and others occur when reviewing the records. Past 4-H record books are great tools for saving time, increasing your profit margin and providing education. -
Why do we have to keep those dreaded record books?
Published on June 28, 2019
4-H programs encourage youth to fill out record books on their project animals especially during fair time. Throughout the years many people have questioned why these are so important. -
Tips for keeping record books painless
Published on June 28, 2019
Keeping an animal record book doesn’t have to be a painful process. Use these steps to make record keeping a positive experience for the member and increase the educational value. -
Stand out from the crowd: Preparing a professional pitch
Published on June 13, 2019
It only takes 30 seconds and a little practice to deliver a clear and concise professional pitch. -
Words matter on 4-H fundraiser flyer
Published on June 13, 2019
Clarifying where and how money will go is important when marketing a 4-H fundraiser. -
An early understanding of the Rule of 72 is critical to youth financial literacy
Published on June 13, 2019
The Rule of 72 helps investors understand how long it will take for their initial investment to double. -
Twenty-eight years of global education: Michigan youth "visual letters" to China
Published on June 11, 2019
Since 1991, the 4-H Children’s Art Exchange has asked Michigan youth to create "visual letters" to send to youth in China. This year, close to 2,000 children participated in the 2019 Michigan 4-H Art Exchange with China.