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5-
to 8-Year-Old Programs
Resources
for Working With
5- to 8-Year-Olds

Michigan
Resources
In working with
5- to 8-year-olds or school-aged children, we can help these most
inquisitive youngsters explore their world through fun, hands-on
activities. Young children have unique needs and interests and these
4-H programs include exciting activities to use with this age group:
- Character
Education
A community-based approach to teaching young people six values
that transcend divisions of politics, religion, race, gender and
social class trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,
fairness, caring and citizenship. Activities are available in
six age groups, including ages 4 to 6 and 6 to 9.
- Sew,
Read!
This textiles-based learning curriculum encourages reading
and literacy skills using simple textile construction activities.
These learning materials are available through your county
MSU Extension office.
Other
Resources
- Kids' Stuff From the Michigan Historical Museum
Discover fun activities to involve children at the Michigan Historical
Center Web site. Activities range from building a plank road to
making architectural rubbings. The site is a "web-riffic"
way to learn more about Michigan history. If you're an adult volunteer
or teacher working with young people on Michigan history visit
the Michigan Historical Center Teachers' Stuff site.
- National
Network for Child Care
A network to increase and strengthen the quality of nonparental
care environments by making quality research, resources and best
practices available for direct local access.
More
Things to Consider When Working With Five- to Eight-Year-Olds
Learning
Materials
More information on learning
materials available to support these activities can be found in the Michigan
Guide to 4-H or through the MSU
Bulletin Office.
Training
& Events
For upcoming training and
events in this area, check the 4-H
Volunteer Workshops web site, the MSU
Extension Calendar and the 4-H
Exploration Days web site.
Contact
Information
For more information on
how to get involved as a youth
or volunteer,
contact your county MSU Extension
office or:
Sheila Urban Smith, Program Leader
4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA
Phone: 517-432-7575
Fax: 517-355-6748
Email: smiths20@msu.edu
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Last Updated: September 26, 2007
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