HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The term Human Development includes childcare, family life, personal development and character development.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at http://go.unl.edu/ne4hhumandevelopment. Curriculum- Building Better Babysitters Building Better Babysitters - Facilitator Guidebook (Digital)-Nebraska Extension - UNL Marketplace & Kids on the Grow (available from National 4-H.
Only one entry per class. SF Classes only are State Fair eligible. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
Classes 1-6 & Class 8: Final ribbon placing of the exhibit will include the completeness and accuracy of this information sheet. (DataTag 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 mths; Toddlers, 18 mths-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).
- How is the toy, game or activity intended to be used by the child?
Information sheet for Class 8 should include:
- State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, preschooler, middle childhood) the kit is 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).
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.
Division 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 for classes 1-6.
SFClass 1 Social Emotional Development Scoresheet-SF 30
SFClass 2 Language and Literacy Development Scoresheet-SF30
SFClass 3 Science Scoresheet SF30
SFClass 4 Health and Physical Development Scoresheet SF30
SFClass 5 Math Scoresheet SF30
SFClass 6 Creative Arts Scoresheet SF30
SFClass 7 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 scrapbook or poster. No information sheet needed for class 7.
SFClass 8 Babysitting Kit-Scoresheet SF85 - 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’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"x15"x10". All items in kit must be safe for child to handle.
Information sheet for Class 8 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’er. Most importantly the kit should serve a defined purpose, not just be a catch all for several items.
4-H’ers taking any of the projects in Human Development may enter:
SFClass 9 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 feedbunk. 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.
SFClass 10 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.
SFClass 11 Growing in Communities-Scoresheet SF115 - 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. Playground safety check.