Child Development

4-H CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Uses instructional materials that deal with young children at different ages (i.e., infants, toddlers, pre-school) and babysitting. Characteristics of various ages are studied and followed by observations and interactive activities through active participation. In Child Development you will have fun and learn about young children and their play. You will learn how children grow, learn, and play. These skills can help you be a good babysitter, or someday be a good parent.

 

Project Rules:

  1. ALL completed record sheets and manuals/activity books must be turned in to the 4‑H Club leader by July 8, and must be securely attached in the green “Indiana 4‑H Club Member's Record Book.”
  2. If any part of your exhibit is on a poster, it must follow the poster rules stated in the front of this Insight book. It is REQUIRED that all posters, notebooks, and display boards include a reference list indicating where information was obtained, giving credit to the original author, to complete the 4-H member’s exhibit. This reference list should/might include website links, people and professionals interviewed, books, magazines, etc. It is recommended this reference list be attached to the back of a poster or display board, be the last page of a notebook, or included as a part of the display visible to the public. A judge is not to discredit an exhibit for the manner in which references are listed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  3. General requirements for three-ring binder:
  • Identification label on the front of binder giving the name of 4-H’er, club, grade, and year in the project
  • Title page inside binder naming activity (or activities in Level C & D).
  • Pages of activity and explanation to follow the title page.
  • Photographs are helpful to show the activity being used or assembled.
  • Optional: plastic sheet protectors, page decorations, binder cover decoration, etc.
  1. Display:
  • May be tabletop or floor style, not to exceed 3’x3’x3’(Display may include item(s) made in the activities you completed this year.)
  • Must be self-supporting to be viewed by the public.

 

LEVEL A: Grades 3-4 – 4-H 973 – Building a Bright Beginning (1 state fair entry)

Complete at least 3 activities, each from a different chapter. Within the two-year period for the level, you should have completed at least six activities and at least one activity from each of the five chapters.

Exhibit: Choose one of the following to exhibit:

  • Choose one activity that you completed in this level. Design a poster or a binder notebook that shows or tells what you did with this activity.

Create a display no larger than 3’x3’x3’ using one of the activities from your project manual. Complete an Activity Card (see pg. 40) and attach it to the exhibit. Use a 5”x8” index card or larger cardstock to create your card.


 LEVEL B: Grades 5-6 – 4-H 974 – Building Blocks of Learning(1 state fair    entry)

Complete at least 3 activities, each from a different chapter. Within the two-year period for the level, you should have completed at least six activities and at least one activity from each of the five chapters.

Exhibit: Choose one of the following to exhibit:

  • Choose one activity that you completed in this level. Design a poster or a binder notebook that shows or tells what you did with this activity.
  • Create a display no larger than 3’x3’x3’ using one of the activities from your project manual. Complete an Activity Card (see pg 40) and attach it to the exhibit. Use a 5”x8” index card or larger cardstock to create your card.

 

LEVEL C: Grades 7-9 – 4-H 975 – Building a Strong Foundation(1 state fair entry)Complete at least 3 activities, each from a different chapter. Within the three-year period for the level, you should have completed at least nine activities and at least one activity from each of the five chapters.

Exhibit:  Choose one of the following to exhibit:

  • Design a poster based on one of the activities you completed in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills.
  • Display a binder notebook that includes the information from one of the activities you completed this year.
  • Create a display no larger than 3’x3’x3’ using one of the activities from your project manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills. Complete an Activity Card (see pg 40) and attach it to the exhibit. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card.

LEVEL D: Grades 10-12 – 4-H 976 – Building Relationships Toward a Brighter Tomorrow (1 state fair entry)

  • Complete at least 3 activities, each from a different chapter. Within the three-year period for the level, you should have completed at least nine activities and at least one activity from each of the five chapters.

Exhibit: Choose one of the following to exhibit:

  • Design a poster based on one activity you completed in your manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills.
  • Display a binder notebook that includes the information based on one of the activities you completed this year.
  • Create a display no larger than 3’x3’x3’ using one of the activities from your project manual or one that promotes physical, emotional, or cognitive skills. Complete an Activity Card (see pg 40) and attach it to the exhibit. Use a 5 x 8 index card or larger cardstock to create your card.