Superintendents: Kristy Hattan, Jill Hattan, Tammy Wollen, Brandy Wollen, Susan Holland and Beverlee Keller
ONLY 1 ENTRY PER CLASS NUMBER PER 4-H MEMBER.
The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development and character development. Please refer to the “I Have What It Takes to be Your Teen Babysitter” 4-H project book online at https://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/resources/educator-resources/youthbabysitting. In addition, another resource that will assist 4-H members in understanding young children is the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines at https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/earlylearning-guidelines.
Human Development exhibits in classes C200001–06: 4-H members in the Human Development project area will be asked to focus on designing toys that meet the different needs of children. Categories are based on the Early Learning Guidelines in Nebraska which identify the important areas our children should grow and develop. Use the Nebraska Department of Education website at https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/early-learning-guidelines and the resources around the Early Learning Guidelines to help understand the 7 areas and the skills children need to develop to create your exhibit, in conjunction with your 4-H project book.
All entries in classes C200001–06 MUST include the following information placed with the entry tag: 1) Where did I get the idea for this exhibit?, 2) What decisions did I make to make sure exhibit is safe for a child to use?, 3) What age is this toy, game or activity appropriate for and why? (Infant, Birth–18 months; Toddlers, 18 months–3 years; Preschoolers, 3–5 years or Middle Childhood, 6–9 years) 4-H members must give at least 2 examples that help in understanding the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see 4-H project book) and 4) How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?
Classes C200001–06 must be made by the 4-H member. Possible purchased parts are acceptable such as dice for a grade-schooler to play a game, but the significant part of the exhibit must be MADE by the 4-H member. Not acceptable: items for display in child’s room (which is a Home Design & Restoration item), container but not the contents made by the 4-H member or group of items assembled for a purpose but not made by the 4-H member. Games must include instructions for playing the game.
- Premiums: Purple $3; Blue $2; Red $1; White $0
- A Special Award will be given to the Top Human Development Exhibit
I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE YOUR TEEN BABYSITTER
The intent is for the toy/game/activity to teach the child in the developmental area related to each class. For example, a game that is developed to help youth learn language and literacy skills would be an exhibit for class C200002. Each area is a different class. Information sheet required (see above) or exhibit will be lowered a ribbon placing for classes C200001–06.
C200001 Social Emotional Development — toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group.
C200002 Language and literacy development — toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group.
C200003 Science — toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group.
C200004 Health and physical development — toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group.
C200005 Math — toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group.
C200006 Creative arts — toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group.
C200007–C200009 do NOT have to relate to an Early Learning Guideline.
C200007 Activity With a Younger Child — poster or scrapbook showing 4-H member working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show a specific activity such as making something with the child or other child care and interactions as the 4-H member chooses. May include photos, captions, story or essay. Size of poster or scrapbook large enough to tell the story. Other people may take photos so that 4-H member can be in the photo. 4-H member must make the poster or scrapbook. No information sheet needed.
C200008 Babysitting Kit — purpose of the kit is for the 4-H member to take this with them when they babysit in someone else’s home. Do not make kit for combination of ages or for your own family to use. 4-H member must make 1 or more items in the kit, but purchased additional items are also allowed. Display in box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size no larger than 12 inches x 15 inches x 10 inches. All items in kit must be safe for child to handle. Information sheet should include: 1) State which 1 age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for. 2) What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age. 3) What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit? 4) What item(s) were made by the 4-H member. 4-H member should make 1 or more items in the kit. Include an inventory list of all items in the kit. The kit should serve a defined purpose, not just be a catch all for several items.
C200009 Family Involvement Entry — exhibit should show an activity that the family did together. It may be a scrapbook, poster or story describing the process. It might include making something such as a doll house or feed bunk. Item may be exhibited if desired. Other possibilities include a house or farm cleanup project, a family reunion, a celebration of a family milestone, a trip or vacation, moving, a community service project. Photographs are encouraged. Visuals should show family participation, not just the completed item. Participation by all family members is important. Include list of family members and what each person did to prepare for the event, to make the item or to participate in the activity.
GROWING TOGETHER
C200010 Growing With Others — portfolio, scrapbook or poster. Examples: how to decide if it’s time you can be home alone and related activities; how responsibilities and privileges are related; friendships; working with others; understanding rules and boundaries; a family tree; a family rules chart; a family meal plan, with pictures of a special family meal; a home safety checklist; being street smart (safety) or a school scrapbook showing yourself and your school activities, memories and special interests.
C200011 Growing in Communities — portfolio, scrapbook or poster. Examples: a career study; a photo story about your own growth and development, not only physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, mentally; a television evaluation (see 4-H project book); how you have overcome obstacles; friendships; a community profile; a community service project; working with parents; teaching experiences; understanding discipline or playground safety check.