State Fair Eligible. The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development and character development.
SUPPORT INFORMATION: Each exhibit must include the following information on a paper placed with the entry tag or exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing. Please, no plastic binders.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING: The following score sheets will be used to judge exhibit. Classes C2001-C2004: “SF30”; Class C20006: “85”, all other classes: “SF115”. 4-H’ers should refer to project manuals for characteristics of suitable and unsuitable toys and for characteristics of children at various stages of development.
Toy, game, or activity made for a selected and identified age group. To learn characteristics of suitable and unsuitable toys and for characteristics of children at various stages of development, please refer to the 4-H online resources: https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/early-learning-guidelines/ and “I Have What It Takes to Be Your Babysitter”. Exhibitors in the Human Development project will be asked to focus on designing toys that meet the different needs of children. Classes are based on the Early Learning Guidelines in Nebraska which identify the important areas 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 areas and the skills children need to develop to create your exhibit. The intent is for the toy/game/activity to teach the child in the developmental area related to each class. Each area is a different class.
Premium: Purple $3.50; Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
*For Classes C2001‑C2006 the information sheet should include: 1) Where did I get the idea for this exhibit? 2) What decisions did I make to make sure exhibit is safe for child to use? 3) 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). 4) How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child? Final ribbon placing of the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet.
Class No.
C 200 1 SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
C 200 2 LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
C 200 3 SCIENCE
C 200 4 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
C 200 5 MATH
C 200 6 CREATIVE ARTS
C 200 7 ACTIVITY WITH A YOUNGER CHILD ‑ Poster or Scrapbook showing 4‑H’er working with a child age 0‑8 years. May show a specific activity such as making something with the child, or other childcare and child interactions. May include photos, captions, story or essay. Size of poster or scrapbook - large enough to tell the story. Other people may take photos so that 4-H’er can be in the photo. 4-H’er must make the poster or scrapbook. No information sheet is needed for this class only.
*For Class C2008 the information sheet should include: 1) State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschool, middle childhood) the kit will be 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’er. 4-H’er must make one or more items in the kit, but purchased additional items are also allowed. It is highly suggested that an inventory list of items in the kit be included.
C 200 8 BABYSITTING KIT ‑ Purpose of kit is for the 4-H’er to take 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 should make one or more items in 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 than 12 inches x 15 inches x 10 inches. All items in kit must be safe for child to handle.
KIDS ON THE GROW/GROWING ALL TOGETHER
State Fair Eligible. 4-H'er must be enrolled in any of the Child Development projects in order to exhibit in Kids on the Grow/Growing All Together series.
Premium: Purple $3.50; Blue $3.00; Red $2.50; White $2.00
Class No.
C 200 9 FAMILY INVOLVEMENT ENTRY - Exhibit should show an activity that the family did together. It may be a scrapbook, poster or story describing the process. It might include making something such as a dollhouse or feed bunk. 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.
C 200 10 GROWING WITH OTHERS - Scrapbook or poster. Examples: How to decide, if it’s time you can be home alone and related activities, such as: 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 scrap book showing yourself and your school activities, memories, and special interests.
C 200 11 GROWING WITH COMMUNITIES - Portfolio, 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 you have overcome obstacles, friendships, a community profile, a community service project, working with parents, teaching experiences, understanding discipline or playground safety check.