The Wisconsin 4-H Movement
Hi Everyone! I’m Chris Clover and I hope you are excited about 4-H and the Wisconsin 4-H Movement! Check out all of the information I have for you on this page. You will find topics and resources important to YOU and others in 4-H. You will find information about the Wisconsin 4-H Movement, and you can view all of the materials we have for YOU to use! Have fun!
The 4-H movement is committed to providing youth development opportunities and promoting positive change for young people. Together we can make the best, better.
Resources – Check out these ready to use resources
4-H Movement Tool-Kit (7 Activities)
The Wisconsin 4-H Movement toolkit was developed as a guide for volunteers, youth leaders, and/or 4-H Educators to teach others about the Wisconsin 4-H Movement values through the use of hands-on activities. Activity leaders use the three parts of a meeting (learning, leading, and laughing) to learn and guide participants through their learning of the 4-H Movement values.
Complete Tool-Kit (PDF)
Tool-Kit Instructions
Being Yourself: Planting a Positive Thought Garden–Thinking is a lot like gardening. The thought seeds we plant in our mind garden grow into feelings which grow into experiences.
Belonging Together: The Clover Cube is a great way to get to know each other and to work together. This can be used as a get-to-know-you activity OR a challenge cube
Building Connections: Conversation Cards– These cards inspire conversations that encourage connections to be built. A great way to build connections is to have a conversation. Use the questions on these Conversation Cards to get started.
Discovering Skills: Creating Chris Clover–Hands-on activities are the best way to learn something new and there is no better way to learn new skills than with Chris Clover! (create Chris Clover, Chris Clover Plushie, Circuits)
Exploring New Opportunities: Find Your Sparks–Youth discover potential within themselves by exploring their inner passions and interests and learning from peers and industry experts.
**NEW-Wisconsin 4-H Sparks Road Map-Find Find your Sparks by asking questions, thinking about what excites or interests you, and trying new things. When you know what your sparks are, you can dig in and explore more. The Wisconsin 4-H Sparks Roadmap can help you get started.
Giving Back to Your Community: Getting Started in Service Learning–Giving back to your community can happen through volunteerism, community service, and/ or service learning
4-H Movement Posters, Graphics, Social Media, Postcards, Etc.
The Wisconsin 4-H Movement has several promotional tools that can be edited and used in your county. These include posters and Social media resources.
Printable Activities (books, etc.)
The Wisconsin 4-H Movement has Activity books, coloring pages, and other activities that can be used at booths, club meetings and other events.
In Wisconsin 4-H we value:
Essential Elements
In 4-H, the critical components of a successful learning experience are a sense of Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity. Across each curriculum, these 4-H Essential Elements are embedded through the learning experience.
Belonging
Youth need to know they are cared about by others and feel a sense of connection to others in the group.
Mastery
In order to develop self-confidence youth need to feel and believe they are capable and they must experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges.
Independence
Youth need to know that they are able to influence people and events through decision-making and action.
Generosity
Youth need to feel their lives have meaning and purpose.
4-H Pledge
The 4-H Pledge is a way to get a glimpse of what 4-H members and leaders focus on in this year round youth development program.
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