Friendship

4-H Afterschool activity in which youth in grades 3-4 will learn to interact with others in a group. It will help youth who do not know each other to interact, have fun together, and get to know each other. (3 pages, 138 KB) Keywords – social skills, getting to know you activity, circle of friends, […]

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Genealogy — Going to the Source

Activity for youth in grades 5 and above to learn how to extract family history information from census records. Youth will get a chance to examine primary source records as they trace the family history of some well-known individuals. (5 pages, 100 KB) Keywords – keeping records, family tree, diaries, journals, biography Details Publication Number: […]

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How to Have Fun

Yes, 4-H is fun! In this activity, participants will learn why socializing is an important part of the 4-H experience and how they can make their club a more social environment. This activity plan is part of the Wisconsin 4-H Club Training Series. (6 pages, 106 KB) Keywords- explore, group activities, resources Details Publication Number: […]

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It’s All in the Family

This manual is full of things youth and their parents can do together, including games, exercises and special activities designed to help family members pay attention to one another and what it means to live in a family.  This manual is part of the 4-H Building Bridges Communication curriculum.(PDF – 28 pages, 889 KB) Keywords- […]

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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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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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Metal Enameling- Leader Guide

Leader’s guide for the metal enameling project, including project meeting ideas, tools, equipment, materials, facilities, expenses, resources, and safety issues. (12 pages.) Keywords- kiln, jewelry, evaluation, adhesive, filigree, furnace Details Publication Number: CIR009 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Metal Enameling Type: Guide Audience: Volunteer Links Metal Enameling

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Metal Enameling- Member Guide

Member guide on how to enamel earrings, pins, cuff links and other jewelry; attach fasteners; and create original designs and patterns. (15 pages.) Keywords- kiln, sgraffito technique, stencil technique, pen designs, glycerin designs Details Publication Number: 4H158 Category: Arts & Communication Sub-Category: Metal Enameling Type: Guide Audience: Youth Links Metal Enameling

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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

This interactive, experiential activity plan is designed to promote cognitive, emotional and social growth as they relate to job success. The specific activities are designed to ease the transition into adulthood. By learning skills which foster independence and confidence, youth will step further into the world by working and/or expanding their involvement in school or […]

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