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Clover Kid Curriculum

The materials in this section are especially designed
to be used with young 4-H'ers, ages 5 to 8.

 

Citizenship

13001 Family Celebrations Around the World
What you can do in this project:
  • find out about names and naming ceremonies around the world
  • make a Japanese doll and celebrate Boy's Day, Japanese style
  • learn a game to play during Kwanza celebration
For leaders:
  • 4H1485 Family Celebrations from Around the World Member Packet (Manual out-of-print; limited supply of manuals available)
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Suggested Age: Pre-Beginner

Communication & Expressive Arts

16001 Theater Arts 1
What you can do in this project:
  • learn about tone
  • make a monologue
  • overcome stage fright
Printed Materials:
  • CCS8070 Theater Arts 1: Playing the Role!
For leaders:
  • CCS8073 Theatre Arts Helper's Guide (no Extension Specialist for this project)
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Suggested Age: Beginner

Food and Nutrition

40301 Road to Good Cooking
What you can do in this project:
  • identify names and functions of kitchen utensils
  • learn to measure ingredients properly
  • read and follow recipes
  • use food safety and cleanliness principles while preparing food
  • set the table for family meals
Printed Materials:
  • 4H155 The Road to Good Cooking
For Leaders:
  • 4H166 The Road to Good Cooking Leader's Guide
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Suggested Age: Pre-Beginner


Safety

45401 Bicycle Adventures
What you can do in this project:
  • learn the importance of wearing a helmet
  • learn how to control the bike
  • practice hand signals and safe riding practices
Printed Materials:
  • BU7503 Bicycle Adventures 1
For leaders:
  • BU7506 Bicycle Helper's Guide
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Suggested Age: Pre-Beginner



Home Environment

25002 Create Your Corner
What you can do in this project:
  • learn about design through color, texture and shape
  • create a banner, collage, mobile
  • make a storage piece
Printed Materials:
  • 4H153 Create Your Corner
For Leaders:
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Suggested Age: Beginner

Exploring Animals

60001 Exploring Animals
What you can do in this project:
  • find out about farm animals
  • provide short-term care for an animal
  • learn about animal feeds
For leaders:
  • BU6350 Exploring Farm Animals
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Designed for use in classrooms or groups
Suggested Age: Pre-Beginner

Exploring

80001 Just Outside the Door
What you can do in this project:
  • find out more about weather and appropriate clothing
  • catch and examine insects
  • discover properties of water and make cork sailboats
For leaders:
  • 4H1460 Just Outside the Door Leader Guide (Manual out-of-print; limited supply of manuals available)
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Suggested Age: Pre-Beginner

85101 Aerospace 1
What you can do in this project:
  • make a marshmallow rocket
  • learn about jobs in aviation and space
  • explore how airplanes fly
  • design and make a spacecraft
Printed Materials:
  • BU6842 Aerospace 1: Pre-Flight
For leaders:
  • BU6846 Aerospace Helper‘s Guide
  • BU7605 Aerospace CD Rom
  • 4H444 Clover Kids Leader Guide
Suggested Age: Pre-Beginner