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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. -
Using rotating flip charts as a facilitative tool
Published on October 16, 2019
Rotating flip charts are a facilitation tool that allows everyone a chance to speak on every issue. -
Using social media in your horse program
Published on August 23, 2019
Explore how you can safely use social media to enhance your programs. -
Financial management: Protect your reputation as a 4-H volunteer
Published on August 9, 2019
Michigan 4-H financial management procedures are designed to protect the reputation of 4-H volunteers against allegations of misuse of funds. -
Teen leaders educate fourth graders about agriculture
Published on June 13, 2019
Teens grow as they share their knowledge and experience about agriculture with students. -
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. -
Failures are as important as successes
Published on May 30, 2019
Adult mentors can help youth reframe failures as learning experiences. -
Michigan 4-H'er turned volunteer supports science education at 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp
Published on May 6, 2019
For nine summers, Liz Seifert attended the 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp (GLNRC) near the shores of Lake Huron at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, Michigan. -
Mentors as resources for career development
Published on May 3, 2019
Career experiences of mentors can be used to prepare mentees for future careers. -
Recognizing the value of volunteers
Published on April 17, 2019
Benefits of volunteering for the volunteer and the organization.