Human Development
Department C
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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/
INFORMATION SHEETS. Classes 1-6 & 8 (Final ribbon placing of the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet.)
INFORMATION SHEETS for classes 1-6 should include:
- Where did I get the idea for this exhibit?
- What decisions did I make to make sure exhibit is safe for child to use?
- What age is this toy, game or activity appropriate for and why? (Infant, Birth-18mths; Toddles, 18 mths-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).
- How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?
INFORMATION SHEETS for class 8 should include:
- State which ONE group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood the kit was prepared for.
- What are children this age like? Give two 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.)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Department C - Section 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.
*1. Social Emotional Development
*2. Language and Literacy Development
*3. Science
*4. Health and Physical Development
*5. Math
*6. Creative Arts
*7. 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 that 4-H member can be in the photo. 4-H member must make a scrapbook or poster. No information sheet needed for class 7.
*8. Babysitting Kit - Purpose of 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’er 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 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. Information sheet required or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing for class 8.
Information sheet for Class C200008 should include:
- State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for.
- What are children this age like? Give two 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’ers taking any of the projects in Department C-200 may enter:
*9. 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 feedbunk. Item 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, not just the completed item. Participation by all family members is important. Include list of family members and what each person did to prepare for the event, to make the item, or to participate in the activity.
*10 . 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.
*11. 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.