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Make your parties at school healthier
Published on October 25, 2019
Incorporate healthy ways to make school holiday parties a successful event. -
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. -
Resource management for your school garden part 1
Published on September 10, 2019
Take advantage of the many opportunities to grow your school garden -
Michigan 4-H recognizes true leaders with 4-H State Awards
Published on July 10, 2019
Thirty-one 4-H members honored for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and life skill development. -
Go out and play!
Published on July 1, 2019
Children need outdoor play time to become better learners. -
Bus trip activities: What groups can do as the wheels on the bus go “round and round”
Published on May 31, 2019
When planning a long bus ride with youth, it is a good idea to fill some of the time with activities. Activities will make the time go faster, help those on the bus get to know each other, allow leadership skills to develop and keep the group engaged. -
What makes 4-H different from other youth organizations?
Published on February 15, 2019
There are many organizations serving youth across the United States. What makes 4-H Youth Development different? -
Talking to children about violent events
Published on February 7, 2019
How to talk to young children about violence. -
Handwashing with children
Published on November 13, 2018
Teach children how to prevent the spread of germs. -
Sugar or no sugar in the classroom?
Published on November 6, 2018
With the holiday’s approaching, do sugar and other sweetened treats belong in the classroom? -
Cultural exercise: Japan radio taiso
Published on October 3, 2018
To add more stretching to your daily routine, consider making it a cultural experience by trying the Japanese radio taiso. -
Health information on the internet
Published on August 27, 2018
When searching for health information, make sure the website is reliable, credible and trustworthy. -
Let’s eat out!
Published on August 14, 2018
Learn tricks to make public meals with children pleasant. -
Why snack?
Published on August 14, 2018
Healthy methods to keep in mind when it comes to children and snacking. -
What’s in your child’s lunch box?
Published on July 31, 2018
Lunches from home may pack more fat, sugar and calories compared to some school lunches. -
Jump Into Foods and Fitness with youth
Published on July 25, 2018
Looking for some fun, hands-on activities to do with third through fifth graders on the topic of nutrition, fitness and food safety? Then the Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF) curriculum is for you! -
College students with chronic conditions need a plan
Published on July 16, 2018
Not all colleges can care for students with chronic conditions. Take steps to stay healthy at college if you have a chronic condition. -
Encouraging active living with our families — Part 1
Published on July 8, 2018
Get the whole family to sit less and move more through physical activities. -
4-H teens lead training for peers
Published on June 29, 2018
4-H teen leaders meet the challenge of educating the next generation. -
Impacts made in Clare County through Michigan State University Extension
Published on June 15, 2018
Across the state, Michigan State University Extension is helping youth, adults and communities grow and prosper. Let’s explore some highlights of how MSU Extension programs impacted Clare County in 2017.