DEPARTMENT HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(Previously known as Child Development)
Co-Superintendents:
Kelly Vincent & Jackie Ropers
Ribbons P. B. R. W.
$2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00
RULES
A. Entries will be interview judged on Wednesday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building. 4-H entries must be made according to the printed 2026 Custer County Fair Premium Book and entered online by 5:00 p.m. on June 26. Instructions for online entries will be emailed to 4-H families on approximately May 15.
B. NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL - An exhibitor may make one entry per class.
C. 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…https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/early-learning-guidelines.
D. Information sheets for Classes 1 - 6 and 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). Data Tag is available at: http://go.unl.edu/ne4hhumandevelopment.
Information sheets for Classes 1-6 should include:
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 2 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?
E. Exhibits failing to meet the class requirements will be dropped one ribbon placing.
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 C200002. Each area is a different class. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing for classes 1-6.
CLASS C200001 SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLASS C200002 LANGUAGE and LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
CLASS C200003 SCIENCE
CLASS C200004 HEALTH and PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
CLASS C200005 MATH
CLASS C200006 CREATIVE ARTS
CLASS C200007 ACTIVITY WITH A YOUNGER CHILD - Poster or scrapbook showing 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show making something with the child, or child care or child interactions. May include photos, captions, story or essay. Size of exhibit is your choice. Other people may take photos so 4-H member can be in the photos. 4-H’er must make a scrapbook or poster. No information sheet needed for class 7.
CLASS C200008 BABYSITTING KIT - Purpose of the kit is for the 4-H’er 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 member must make one or more items in the kit, but purchased additional 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 than 12" x 15" x 10". 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. Information sheet is required or exhibit will be dropped one ribbon placing.
Information sheet for Class 8 (Babysitting Kit) should include:
- State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for.
- What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be appropriate for children this age.
- What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit?
- 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-H’ers enrolled in any of the projects in Department C-200 may enter:
CLASS 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.
CLASS 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.
CLASS 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, 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.