Human Development

CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES 

Human Development Department C 

Superintendent: Lisa Briggs 

Junior Superintendents: Garett Tollman, Julia Nicholson,& Miranda Betson 

GUIDELINES AND RULES: 

  1. The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development, and character development.
  2. Information sheets for Classes 1 - 6 should include: Final ribbon placing of the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet.
  3. Where did I get the idea for this exhibit?
  4. What decisions did I make to be sure exhibit is safe for a child to use?
  5. What age is this toy, game, or activity appropriate for and why? (Infant, Birth – 18 mos.; Toddlers, 18 mos. – 3 yrs.; Preschoolers, 3-5 yrs. or Middle Childhood, 6-9 yrs.) Give 2 examples that help in understanding the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see project manuals).
  6. How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?  

Information sheet for Class 8 (Babysitting Kit) should include: 

  1. What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age.
  2. What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit?
  3. Which item(s) were made by the 4-H member. 4-H member should make one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. (It is highly suggested that an inventory list of items in the kit be included).
  4. Exhibitors in the Human Development project area will be asked to focus on designing toys/games/activities that meet the different needs of children. Categories are based on the Early Learning Guidelines in Nebraska, which identify the important areas in which our children should grow and develop. Use the Nebraska Department of Education website and the resources around the Early Learning Guidelines to help understand the six areas and the skills children need to develop to create your exhibit, in conjunction with your project manual. https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/earlylearning-guidelines/
  5. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.  

 

DIVISION 200: 

Toy, game or activity made for a selected and identified age group. 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 2. Each area is a different class. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing for classes 1-6. 

C200001- Social Emotional Development. (SF 30)  

C200002- Language and Literacy Development. (SF 30)  

C200003- Science. (SF 30) 

C200004- Health and Physical Development. (SF 30)  

C200005- Math. (SF 30) 

C200006- Creative Arts. (SF 30) 

 

C200007- Activity with a Younger Child. (SF 115) Poster or scrapbook showing 4-H member working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show making something with the child, or childcare, or child interactions. May include photos, captions, story, or essay. Size of exhibit is your choice. Other people may take photos so 4-H’er can be in the photos. 4-H member must make a scrapbook or poster. No information sheet needed for class 7. 

C200008- Babysitting Kit. (SF 85) 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. See The Sitter manual (4H266 revised 2002) for appropriate items to include. 4-H’er must make one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. Display in box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger than 12 inches x15 inches x10 inches. All items in kit must be safe for child to handle. Information sheet for Class C200008 should include: 1) State which ONE 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’er. Most importantly the kit should serve a defined purpose, not just be a catch all for several items. 

C200009- Family Involvement Entry. (SF 115) Scrapbook, poster or story describing an activity the family did together. It might include making something such as a dollhouse or feed bunk. Items 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. Participation by all family members is important. Include a list of family members and what each person did to participate in the event. 

C200010- Growing with Others. (SF 115) 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). A school scrapbook showing yourself and your school activities, memories, and special interests. 

C200011- Growing in Communities. (SF 115) 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 project manual). How you have overcome obstacles. Friendships. A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents. Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. 

Playground safety check.

Dawes County Fair Book