The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development and character development. 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 to each class. For example, a game that is developed to help youth learn language and literacy skills would be an exhibit for C200002. Each area is a different class. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing for classes 1-6. Additional materials and resources found at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hhumandevelopment. Building Better Babysitters curriculum materials can be found at https://marketplace.unl.edu and Kids on the Grow can be found at https://shop4-h.org
Rules
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 of 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/early-learning-guidelines/
Information sheets for Classes 1 - 6 & Class 8: Final ribbon placing of the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet. (Data Tag or answer the questions below).
Information sheets for Classes 1-6 should include:
- Where did I get the idea for this exhibit?
- What decisions did I make to be sure exhibit is safe for child to use?
- What age is this toy, game, or activity appropriate for and why? (Infant, Birth-18 months; Toddlers, 18 months-3yrs: Preschoolers, 3-5 yrs. Or Middle Childhood, 6-9 yrs.) 4-H member must give 2 examples that help in understanding the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see project manuals).
- How is the toy, game, or activity intended to be used by the child?
Information sheet for Class 8 (Babysitting Kit) 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) 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).
SF) C200001 Social Emotional Development - (SF30)
SF) C200002 Language and Literacy Development - (SF30)
SF) C200003 Science - (SF30)
SF) C200004 Health and Physical Development - (SF30)
SF) C200005 Math - (SF30)
SF) C200006 Creative Arts - (SF30)
SF) 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 other child care or child interactions. May include photos, captions, story, or essay. Size of exhibit is your choice. Other people may take photos so that 4-H member can be in the photo. 4-H member must make the poster or scrapbook. No information sheet is needed for class 7.
SF) C200008 Babysitting Kit - (SF 85) – The 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 the kit for combination of ages or for your own family to use. 4-H member must make one or more items in the kit, but additional purchased items are also allowed. A list of items in the kit is suggested to be included. Display in a box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger than 12 inches x 15 inches x 10 inches. All items in kit must be safe for child to handle. Most importantly the kit should serve a defined purpose, not just be a catch all for several items.
SF) 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 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.
SF) C200010 Growing with Others Scrapbook or Poster - (SF 115) 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 interest.
SF) 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 have you overcome obstacles. Friendships. A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents. Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. Playgrounds safety check.
C) C200901 County Only - Other Item Made in this Project
C) C200902 County Only - Other Item Made in this Project