The Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development
Belonging –Help show others that you miss them and find ways to connect.
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Mastery –Time out of school can be used to learn or build upon skills and interests. Check out https://extension.wsu.edu/king/learning-links-4-h-and-more/
Master skills to help with stress management like deep breathing, stretching exercises, dance to their favorite music, or take a short walk outside. |
| Independence –Help youth set their own goals for the next 6 weeks and build support for them to work toward those goals.
Here’s a resource on helping youth set S.M.A.R.T. Goals https://4-h.org/about/blog/goal-setting-for-the-new-year-ask-a-4-h-member/ |
Generosity –4-H Members already practice caring for their communities. Talk about the importance of social distancing as a way that we think about protecting those more vulnerable than ourselves. Look at practicing good hygiene as a way to care for others. Write letters to those in Senior Care Facilities or Community Living Facilities like New Hope Farms. |
Virtual Resources
Great Websites & Apps to use for virtual club meeting activities
- Kahoot (game-based learning platform): https://kahoot.com/
- Quizlet (flash card and quiz based platform): https://quizlet.com/
- Protobowl (real time multi-player quizbowl): https://protobowl.com/
- Factile (customizeable jeopardy style game): https://www.playfactile.com/
- Jeopardy Labs (customizeable jeopardy): https://jeopardylabs.com/
- Philogus (customizeable online games): https://www.philologus.co.uk/index.php
- Baamboozle (online game maker): https://www.baamboozle.com/
Ways to stay connected
- Facebook/Facebook Live (Create a closed group, be sure to share with the 4-H office)
- Zoom Videoconference (Free accounts are available, or contact the 4-H office to use theirs): https://www.zoom.us/
- Skype Videoconference (up to 10 people): https://www.skype.com/en/
- Google Hangouts (video & messaging): https://hangouts.google.com/
4-H Skill Builders
- 4-H Flash Cards: https://quizlet.com/subject/4%252DH/
- Alaska 4-H At Home Series: http://www.alaska4h.org/learn-by-doing-at-home/shine-bright-for-spring?fbclid=IwAR1ObXAMQWN03p92WjS35MjKfyNqBfNiT6yHNEXqkfGuzndYvpBPCpH6P-U
- Discover 4-H Curriculum: https://utah4h.org/discover/
- Gardening: http://peoplesgarden.wsu.edu/toolkit/toolkit-resources/
- Grab & Go Creative Arts: https://4hartshowcase.wordpress.com/category/lessons/
4-H Facebook Live Streams
- Texas 4-H Virtual Experience: @texas4h
- LSU Ag Center Virtual Daily Recess & Clover Challenges: @LSUAgCenter
- Virtual 4-H Art Camp for Teens (Mondays starting 3/23): Register at https://forms.gle/YWXpyG6SUtkvmSEv7
A Few More Fun Ideas
Inspire Kids To Do Activity Guide: https://4-h.org/about/inspire-kids-to-do/
Possible 4-H Activities at a Distance:
- Practice Public Presentations & Demonstrations
- Independent Community Service Projects
- Letter Writing (to nursing homes, doctors, grocery store…)
- Exhibit Hall Arts & Crafts
- Photo Scavenger Hunt
- Practice Judging/ Oral & Written Reasons
- Hold a Book Club
