Tag: Kids
Laughter, Lights, and Fun Nights: Seeing the County Fair Through New Eyes
April 6, 2022
March of 2000, wasn’t that a million years ago? That was the last time I walked into the show ring at the Putnam County Fair as a youth exhibitor. Who would have thought I would come back to that same arena as the University of Florida/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: 4-H, Auction, Cattle, Children, Community, Cows, Extension, Fair, Kids, Pigs, Putnam County, Swine, Youth
SFFGS Student Inspiring Youth in New Book Published by National Geographic
January 28, 2022
Gabby Salazar is a social scientist, photographer and fourth-year doctoral student in the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences. Her new book published by National Geographic is titled “No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers ... READ MORE
Category: SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Exploration, Featured, Gabby Salazar, International Women's Day, Kids, National Geographic, Science, Special Topics, STEM, Women, Youth
Eating Like A Superhero!
September 9, 2021
Ever wonder what heroes eat to keep their powers? Look no further! Let’s dive into what it takes to eat like a superhero and how the food groups increase their power! The following is based on recommendations for children aged 2-8 years ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & NutritionTags: Anikolai, Food, Fruits, Grains, Kids, MyPlate, Nutrition
How hurricanes form! (a child-friendly version)
June 1, 2021
Hurricanes Hurricanes need warm water, moist air, an area of low pressure. Storms that become hurricanes start in the ocean, near the equator, where the water is at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The warm ocean water evaporates into the warm ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Environment, Hurricane, Hurricanes, Kids, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Storm, Water
Take sustainability home to your family
November 23, 2020
Take Sustainability home to your family by checking out a Family Green Living Kit for free from any Sarasota County Public Library. Family Green Living Kits Sarasota County offers Family Green Living Kits, formerly known as the Family Sustainability ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, WaterTags: Activity, Backpack, Books, Children, Comic, Family, Game, Green, Home, Kids, Kit, Library, Living, Nature, Pgm_Sustain, School, Sustainability, Trivia
Grocery Lists & Coupons Can Save Money for Busy Families
September 24, 2020
Written by: Brenda Marty Jimenez, Extension Agent IV, Broward County Rachel Biderman, Extension Agent I, Miami-Dade County With the fast-paced nature of modern-day life and the effects of a pandemic, it can be challenging to find the time ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money MattersTags: Busy Families, Children, Coupons, Eating For Good Health, Effects Of Pandemic, Face Covering, Groceries, Grocery List, Hand Washing, Helpful, In Store Sales, Kids, Managing Food Dollars, Managing Resources, Meals, MyPlate Nutrition, Planned Meals, Recipes, Redeem Coupons, Save Money, Save Money In The Grocery Store, Saving Money, Snacks, Stick To The List, UF/IFAS Solutions
Back to School: Smoothies on the Go
August 12, 2020
Going back to school and love smoothies, but hate the hassle of making them? You’ll love these easy frozen smoothie pack ideas. Make enough smoothies for the whole week and have them all prepped and ready whenever you want a tasty and healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health, Kids, Nutrition, School, School Prep, Smoothies, Youth
Why Kids Should Learn About Agriculture
June 5, 2020
Agriculture. For some people this is a dirty word (pun intended) and for others it defines who they are. Agriculture is defined as the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,Tags: Agriculture, Future, Kids
Ideas for Bringing Socially Distanced Learning Outdoors
April 30, 2020
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen, but schools remain closed and social distancing recommendations stay in place, there is a need to find new and safe ways to keep kids learning, active, and at ease. Being outside in nature is a great ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: 4-H, Birds, Education, Kids, Outdoors, Pollinators, Soil