HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development, and character development. 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. Visit https//www.education.ne.gov/oec/early-learning-guidelines
4-H members may only exhibit one entry per class number. All exhibits must be labeled. Label each item with the exhibitor name, project division, exhibit class number and years in the project before entering at county fair. All static exhibits must receive a purple ribbon at the county fair in order to be eligible for State Fair selection.
State Fair Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area. See General Rules in State Fair Book for more details. Exhibits may not use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names.
For scoresheets and other resources, visit https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhumandevelopment, reference curriculum – Building Better Babysitters Facilitator Guidebook (Digital) | Nebraska Extension | UNL Marketplace & Kids on the Grow (available from National 4-H)
*Denotes State Fair Entry
Purple, $3; Blue, $2.50; Red, $2; White, $1.50
Information Sheets for Classes 1-6 should include: No plastic binders please. Information sheet may be in a plastic bag. (Final ribbon placing of the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet.) 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.
1) Where did I get the idea for this exhibit?
2) What decisions did I make to be sure exhibit is safe for child to use?
3) 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.) 4-H’ers must give at least two examples that help in understanding the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see project manuals).
4. How is the toy, game, or activity intended to be used by the child?
Items 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 a child’s room (which is a home environment 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.
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 development 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 for exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing for classes 1-6.
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 two 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) Which item(s) were made by the 4-H member. 4-H member should make one or 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.
*C200001 – Social Emotional Development
*C200002 – Language and Literacy Development
*C200003 – Science
*C200004 – Health and Physical Development
*C200005 – Math
*C200006 – Creative Arts
*C200007 Activity with a Younger Child — Poster or scrapbook showing 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show a specific activity, such as making something with the child, or other childcare and interactions. May include photos, captions, story, or essay. Other people may take photos so that 4-H member can be in them. 4-H member must make a poster or scrapbook. No information sheet needed for this class.
*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’er must make one or more items for the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. A list of items in the kit is suggested to be included. Display in box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger that 12 inches x15 inches x10 inches. All items in kit must be safe for child to handle. Most importantly the kit should serve a defined purpose, not just catch all for several items. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing.
*C200009 Family Involvement Entry — Scrapbook, poster or story describing an activity the family did together. It might include making something such as a doll house 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 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 — Scrapbook or poster. Examples: A career study; A photo story about your own growth and development, not only physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, and mentally; A television evaluation (see project manual); How have you overcome obstacles; Friendships. A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents; Teaching experiences; Understanding discipline; Playground safety check.
Purple, $2; Blue, $1.50; Red, $1; White, $0.50
C200014 Poster — 14 inches by 22 inches telling of a safety rule to follow when caring for young children.
C200015 Poster — 14 inches by 22 inches telling of a guideline a good babysitter will practice.
KIDS ON THE GROW
Purple, $2.50; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
4-H’ers taking Kids on the Grow 1, 2 or 3 may prepare for the exhibit Classes below.
Growing On My Own — Examples: How youth grow. Making learning fun. Emotions people express. Similarities and differences of children. Having support and setting boundaries. What responsibilities do I have? Child safety hazards. Safe toys for children.
C200016 Portfolio
C200017 Scrapbook
C200018 Poster
C200019 Three-Dimensional Exhibit