It’s a Small World: Guatemala

4-H Afterschool activity where youth explore the differences and similarities between Guatemalan culture and their own, as they explore the Spanish language and make a Guatemalan “Worry Doll.” Can be enhanced or simplified to fit most age groups.  This activity is part of the “It’s a Small World” Afterschool International series.(3 pages, 86 KB) Keywords- […]

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It’s a Small World: South Africa

Activity for youth in grade 3 to help them understand the South African culture. In this activity youth will make two craft projects related to South Africa and experience a folk story representative of the nation. This activity is part of the “It’s a Small World” Afterschool International series. (2 pages, 179 KB) Keywords- accepting differences, Abiyoyo, music […]

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It’s in the Bag 2

Activity lesson plan for helping youth explore, identify and respect individual differences in people. Includes “People At Large” and “Me Bag” activity.  (55 pages, 1,540KB) Keywords – diversity, accepting differences, communication, interpersonal, leader, camp counselor training, ambassador, after school, community club Details Publication Number: ACTpa072 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Communications Type: Activity Plan Audience: […]

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Keeping Older Members

This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Leader Training Series for 4-H adult and youth club leaders. Discovering why older 4-H members stay with the club and why some leave can assist clubs in reviewing how they are functioning to make sure they are meeting all members’ needs. Connecting the reasons with the […]

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Keeping Order and Positive Discipline

Leaders can experience frustrations when trying to keep order during a 4-H club meeting. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Leader Training Series. It will help 4-H adult and youth club leaders to experience the messages others may be saying by their behavior and develop strategies that lead to positive and orderly […]

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Keeping Youth in 4-H: Why Do Some Leave?

Why do some members leave and some member stay? This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Leader Training Series. It will help 4-H adult and youth club leaders learn about the research regarding member retention in 4-H. Satisfaction in the 4-H club experience is an important component of retaining members. (6 pages, 94 […]

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Leading Club Recreation

An activity plan to help 4-H clubs learn why it is important to include recreation in 4-H club meetings and learn a variety of recreational activities that can be easily included in any 4-H meeting. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (4 pages, 84 KB) Keywords- belonging, participation, fun […]

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Leading Games

This is a two part activity plan for 4-H Afterschool program on communication. In this activity youth in grades 4-5 will learn the value of games in our society and how to effectively lead them. (7 pages, 84 KB) Keywords- leadership, sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, social interaction Details Publication Number: ACTas092 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: […]

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Listening for Sounds

Activity for youth in grades 3-4 to learn the importance of listening.  This activity plan is part of the 4-H Afterschool  program on communication. (4 pages, 173 KB) Keywords- sounds Details Publication Number: ACTas053 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Communications Type: Activity Plan Audience: Volunteer Links Listening for Sounds

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Makin’ Tracks

In this activity youth in grades 4 and above will learn to make a plaster cast of an animal track.  This activity plan is part of  the 4-H Afterschool program on Outdoor Education. (2 pages, 73 KB) Keywords – critical thinking, wildlife, footprint, shooting sports Details Publication Number: ACTas042 Category: Natural Resources Sub-Category: Exploring Environment Type: Activity Plan […]

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