The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development and character development.
All 4-H members are limited to one (1) exhibit per entry number and four (4) exhibits per project.
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 found at https://go.unl.edu/knoxcountyhumandevelopment or answer the questions below)
The information sheet 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-18 months; Toddlers, 18 months-3 years; Preschoolers, 3-5 years; or Middle Childhood, 6-9 years) 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).
- How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?
The information sheet for Class 8 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?
- What item(s) were made by the 4-H’er. 4-H’er 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).
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Please see General Information for more details.
Scoresheets, data tag, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhumandevelopment. Curriculum: Building Better Babysitters Facilitator Guidebook and Teen Workbook (digital) can be purchased at https://marketplace.unl.edu/extension/nebraska-4-h/4-h-curriculum. Kids on the Grow can be purchased at https://shop4-h.org/pages/curriculum. An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/.
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/
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, CLASSES
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.
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
Scoresheet SF30 for Classes 1-6
C200001 Social Emotional Development
C200002 Language and Literacy Development
C200003 Science
C200004 Health and Physical Development
C200005 Math
C200006 Creative Arts
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
C200007 Activity with a Younger Child - Scoresheet SF115 - Poster or Scrapbook showing 4-H’er 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’er must make the poster or scrapbook. No information sheet needed for Class 7.
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
C200008 Babysitting Kit – Scoresheet SF85 - 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 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 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 be a catch all for several items.
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 member?
PREMIUMS: Purple, $4.00; Blue, $3.00; Red, $2.00; and White, $1.00
C200009 Family Involvement Entry – Scoresheet SF115 - 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 clean-up 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 – Scoresheet SF115 - 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 – Scoresheet SF115 - 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.