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May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
Tags: #MasterGardener, Classes, Education, Extension, Learning
Youth Benefit from Spending Time Angling
September 23, 2021
Youth and their families can reap the many benefits of fishing. It’s important to remember that an afternoon of fishing does not necessarily require expensive boats or top of the line equipment. This, itself can be a valuable lesson for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: Angling, Fishing, Learning, Life Skills, Nature, Wildlife, Youth
Florida 4-H Public Speaking In-School Program Teaches Youth Speech Skills
January 12, 2021
Americans fear public speaking more than death. The comedian Jerry Seinfeld joked that “People would rather die than give the eulogy.” Have no fear! Sixth grade youth in Seminole County have the opportunity to learn skills and gain confidence ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: Karen Henry, Learning, Public Speaking, Schools, Speech Competition
The Central Florida Fair and 4-H…it’s Fantastic!
January 5, 2021
Games, fried food, and midway rides, oh my! The Central Florida Fair is just around the corner and the food and the fun is just the beginning of it. The Central Florida Fair also gives 4-H youth in Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Lake, Osceola, and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: Central Florida, Central Florida Fair, Fair, Fun, Karen Henry, Learning, Projects, Seminole County 4-H, Youth
4-H Programming in the Performing Arts
December 2, 2020
You take the stage, the spot light shines on you and you are given the cue. Have you ever wanted to be up on stage? Do you like to sing? Enjoy dancing? Know a good joke or comedy routine? Do you have an interest in drama? Do you like to perform? 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersTags: 4-H Youth Development, Comedy, Drama, Karen Henry, Learning, Music, Performing Arts, Seminole County 4-H, Singing, Youth
Helping Your Child Have Success as a Virtual Student
September 17, 2020
More than likely, if you are the parent of a school age child, you have been introduced to online learning in 2020. While having its benefits, online learning can certainly present its challenges. For a child to be successful learning virtually, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Classroom, Distance Learning, Education, Homeschool, Learning, Social Distancing, Virtual, Youth
Homeshooling: Survival Mode
April 13, 2020
Have you ever heard the phrase, "momma needs a minute"? I am sure some of you are thinking momma needs more than a minute, as parents begin to juggle homeschool and work. Parents went from juggling homework, ball practices and family schedules, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Change, Coping, Family, Homeschooling, Kids, Learning, New Skills, Social Distancing
When Given Lemons . . . !
April 8, 2020
When Life Hands You Lemons Recently, while navigating our new world of physical distancing, a Martin County Fair vendor left a free box of lemons for anyone to enjoy. Hating to see much of those lemons go to waste, and being 4-H, I brought ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition,Tags: 4-H, Canning, Experiential, Fruits, Learning, Vegetables
Learning By Doing at 4-H Day Camps
September 6, 2019
"Learning by doing" is not just an expression in Lafayette County. 4-H summer camp members have spent their summer participating in hands-on activities ranging from painting to food preservation. Learning by Doing The Florida ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, CurriculumTags: 4-H, Camp, Curriculum, Day Camp, Learning, Summer
Lafayette 4-H Club March Meeting
March 8, 2018
Lafayette 4-H Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 6th. There was a large group of kids at the meeting, so they were split into two groups. One group went outside to learn about fire safety and wildfire prevention. The other group ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Health & NutritionTags: 4-H, Bicycle, Bike, Blender, Curriculum, Fender Blender, Fire Safety, Forestry, Learning, Nutrition