Michigan 4-H Youth Development: 5- to 8-Year-Olds


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5- to 8-Year-Old Programs

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

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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