Clover Kid

4-H Fun Pack

young child organizes balls of playdough by color

What do you get when you have 4 activities a day, 4 days a week for 10 weeks? You get ONE ultimate 4-H Fun Pack!

The Nebraska 4-H Clover Kid Fun Pack is a collection of virtual and at-home learning opportunities. Each week throughout the summer, we'll release a new Pack that includes 4 activities a day for Monday through Thursday. Activities will include a combination of self-paced lessons, as well as live virtually guided experiences. Check back each Thursday for the following week's 4-H Fun Pack.

Consumer and Family Science

Monday: Kitchen Science

Glitter Bombs	small cups (3-6 oz) baking soda vinegar glitter droppers (optional) paper towels baking sheets measuring spoons large mixing bowl
Lava Lamps	vegetable oil (or get a clear oil) water food coloring of your choice alka-seltzer tablets clear container (the taller and skinner, the better the effect)
Elephant Toothpaste	empty plastic bottle 20-volume hydrogen peroxide dawn dish soap active yeast measuring spoon funnel small cups food coloring (optional) warm water plastic bag pie tin safety goggles
Photography	Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Fun with Fibers

Nifty Needle Book	felt or firmly woven fabric scraps matching or contrasting thread needle cardboard ruler chalk or erasable pen scissors
Yarn from the Farm	a ball or skein of white yarn scissors black pipe cleaner black pom pom glue
No Sew T-Shirt Bag	t-shirt sharp scissors, preferably fabric scissors washable marker, chalk, or disappearing ink fabric marker ruler
Live Virtually Guided Experience: COVID Time Capsule	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Fun with Art

Woodworking - Hedgehogs	scrap wood or a 2x4 miscellaneous nails black pom pom hammer black sharpie
Half Self-Portraits	8.5x11 printed copy photo portrait 8.5x11 white paper pencil crayons/colored pencils black sharpie marker 8x10 picture frame
Create Your Own Art Collection	cardboard flat hot glue gun and glue miscellaneous odds and ends (plastic toys, buttons, items in nature, recyclables, etc.), spray paint

Thursday: A Space for Me!

Learning to Make My Bed!	1 bed 1 sheet pillows 1 comforter Mr. Tumble's Make the Bed Song
Treasure/Message Board	1 ruler 2 cardboard pieces (20"x16" preferred - any size will do) newspaper (enough to cover the cardboard piece - front and back) thin piece of fabric (i.e. old bed sheet, pillow case, etc.) (enough to cover the cardboard piece - front and back) clear scotch tape double-sided adhesive tape hot glue gun (optional) push pins stickers note tabs
Create My Corner with Color	paper pencil markers or crayons paper paint swatches from a hardware store
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Quilts of Valor	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Science, Engineering, and Technology

Monday: Wild Weather

Water and Wind	measuring cup glass jar 4-5 ice cubes paper plate 2 small pieces of cardstock (4"x4") markers crayons colored pencils straw straight pin stapler
Cloud Spotting	pencil or pen sky blue construction paper cotton balls glue
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Nano Electricity	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Rockets

Marshmallow Rocket	beads - two different colors pipe cleaners paper pencil binary bracelet worksheet
Balloon Rockets	chairs balloons straws 10 feet of string permanent marker cargo (paper clips, bottle caps, candy, etc.) cereal boxes, construction paper, or any other material to make lightweight cargo containers tape, glue, scissors, and any other materials needed for construction
Papertube Rockets	toilet paper tube construction paper scissors markers pencil red and yellow tissue paper tape and/or hot glue gun
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Animal Adaptations	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Coding

Coding a Bracelet	beads - two different colors pipe cleaners paper pencil binary bracelet worksheet
Coding a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich	loaf of bread jar of peanut butter jar of jelly knife plate paper crayon pencil
Code Your Dance!	Code Your Dance Internet for Google and Scratch web sites
Animate a Name	computer Internet for Google and Scratch web sites

Thursday: How Does It Move?

Pinwheels	paper scissors brads straw markers
Racing Caterpillars	craft paper scissors black sharpie drinking straw
Marble Maze	cardstock or cardboard large popsicle sticks clay or play dough one marble
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Science of Fair Food	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Plant Science

Monday: How Plants Grow

Tops and Bottoms	Tops and Bottoms book garden worksheet crayons
Plant Parts	Plant Parts worksheet food samples of sunflower seeds, broccoli, celery, spinich leaves, carrots paper plate pencil
Seed Discovery	lima beans - soaked overnight magnify glass piece of paper and pencil plastic knife or tooth pick variety of dry beans (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, lima beans, pinto beans)
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Tree Detectives	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Nebraska Crops

Wheat	none
Popably Popcorn	Popably Popcorn story and handout crayon marker or pencil 1/2 cup popcorn kernals 1 tsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp salt small bowl brown paper sack
Soy Plastic	1 T cornstarch 1 tsp soybean (vegetable) oil 1 sandwich size - resealable plastic bag food coloring water microwave
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Floral Design	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Farm to Fork

Farm to Pizza	pizza dough pizza sauce meat toppings cheese vegetable toppings baking sheet oven
Bread in a Bag	white flour whole wheat flour yeast sugar dry milk salt bags oven bread pans
First Aid and Disaster Kits	First Aid Supplies Disaster Kit Supplies containers for the kits index cards pencils computer
Vegetable Benefit Collage	one large sheet of butcher paper per child magazines of seed catalogs tape and/or glue markers crayons one pair of scissors per child

Thursday: Trees

Coniferous Magazine Tree	2 - magazines glue gun and glue sticks glue stick embellishments (optional)
A Tree Mosaic	tree leaves pinecones tree seedpods twigs tree bark flowers from a tree
Explore with Leaves	white paper several tree leaves a fist-sized rock or a small hammer
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Build Some Corn	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Healthy Living

Monday: Self-Care (Personal Hygiene)

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Live Virtually Guided Experience: Zucchini Brownies	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Sports/Fitness/Nutrition

Backyard Obstacle Course	jump ropes cones pool noodles hula hoops sports equipment frisbee any miscellaneous item
Getting Physically Fit!	8 1/2" paper plates scissors Brads crayons 1"x4" strip of construction paper 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 granny smith apple (cored, peeled, and diced) 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup ice 2 T. honey Energy Balance Video Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
Germs, Germs EVERYWHERE!	2 shallow bowls water pepper dish soap
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Granola Bars	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Safety at Home

I Need to Know?	phone book index cards pencil/pen phone/address practice worksheets poster paper markers small photo album and pictures
Fire Safety	fire safety with Simon worksheet fire safety plan worksheets poster paper markers
First Aid and Disaster Kits	First Aid Supplies Disaster Kit Supplies containers for the kits index cards pencils computer
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Thursday: Your Best Self

Jar of Sunshine	jar or container paper pen or pencil
Tree of Greatness	art supplies (pens, markers, crayons) tree trunk template tree leaf template multi-colored construction paper scissors glue
I am a Good Listener	none
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Drying Fruits and Vegetables	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Communication and Expressive Arts

Monday: Photography

Photography Basics	camera memory card computer
Photography Story Time	camera props around the home memory card computer
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt	camera outdoor scavenger hunt handout memory card computer
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Build a Buddy	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Theatre/Costume Creation

Sock Puppets	tall sock scissors glue markers card stock paper miscellaneous craft supplies (felt, yarn, googly eyes, etc.)
Mirror, Mirror!	a partner!
Everyday Masks!	various materials paper plates cotton balls marker brown paper bags paints feathers glitter string glue scissors gallon or jug
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Organic Dying	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Telling Your Story

My Family Story	popsicle sticks glue white construction paper markers or crayons yarn
Sidewalk Chalk Story Path	sidewalk chalk your favorite fairy tale
Story Stones	5-10 flat stones old magazines or stickers Modge Podge or watered down glue paint paint brush clear sealer
4-H STEM Reading Connections	Download storybook guides with STEM activities and conversation starters to your favorite fairy tales.

Thursday: Express Yourself

Self Portrait	template markers crayons or colored pencils craft supplies glue tape or stapler
Vision Board	pictures markers crayons or colored pencils template glue tape or stapler
This is Who I Am Poem	paper pencil pen or markers photo of child doing something they enjoy
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Color Wheel	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Leadership and Citizenship

Monday: Be the Best Me

Trust Me	blindfolds play dough
Listen Up	colored pencils or crayons or markers tape newspapers/magazines gloves
Tall Towers	timer objects around the home that can be stacked to build a tower (boxes, cans, paper towel rolls, toy building blocks, etc.) blindfolds
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Exploring Citizenship	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Diversity/Cultural Awareness

Explore Culture with Food	a world map old food magazines or printed photos of food scissors glue paper
I Am Special, You Are Special	paper circles 2 - 4" white paper 2 - 6" colored paper 2 - 8" circle colored paper 1 - 10" circle pen/pencil scissors glue
Ouch, Words Hurt	one per child: a paper figure of a person in green or blue, shouldn't look male or female tape
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Explosion Box - A Blast from the Past	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Civic Engagement/Community Service

Kindness Rocks	smooth rocks acrylic paint or paint pens paint brushes clear sealer newspaper cup of water
Thinking of You Card	colored paper scissors tape crayons or markers other craft supplies
Spreading Joy!	sidewalk chalk
Clover Kid Rights and Responsibilities	Rights and Responsibilities Matching Cards (pre-cut) What Are Child Rights? Video

Thursday: Patriotism

Voting	construction paper crayons/markers glue scissors sticks other craft supplies
U.S. Symbols	pages 2&3 along with paper plates red and blue paint paint brushes scissors hole punch glue ribbon/string
Design a Flag	construction paper crayons/markers glue scissors sticks other craft supplies
Live Virtually Guided Experience: What Makes a Good Leader?	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Environmental Ed and Earth Sciences

Monday: Bird Watching

Where Are the Birds?	toilet paper rolls construction paper markers/crayons various pictures of birds
Bird Beaks	newspaper shoe box paper rolls milk cartons yarn masking tape construction paper scissors glue other craft supplies empty cup timer paper or pen types of “bird foods”: gummy candy (fish), kidney beans (beetles), rice (ants), cup of water (nectar)
Be a Bird, Build a Nest	pencils crayons paper paper or styrofoam cups scissors
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Calling the Wild	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Recycling/Garbology

Recycling Sort	page with recycling pictures and recycling bins various household items around the home
Recycling Challenge	paper pencil cardboard box recyclable items scissors tape glue other supplies as needed
Making Recycled Paper	blender newspaper copier paper construction paper food coloring water old screen from window rimmed cookie sheet bowls flower seeds cookie cutters
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Ready, Map, Go!	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Garden in a Glove (Plants)

Seed Mosaic	construction paper glue various kinds of seeds
Seeds Have Needs	a weed with roots clear glass jar or cup water food coloring 8" of 100% white cotton yarn a metal washer
Garden in a Glove	4-5 cotton balls clear plastic glove or baggie seeds (radish seeds work well) permanent marker pencil tape or magnets
Chlorophyll Painting	8-10 leaves without a waxy feel or spinach white paper metal spoon

Thursday: Nature Exploration

Scavenger Hunt!	friends 1 spoon 3 small ziplock bags 3 large ziplock bags 3 small paper cups list of objects to find
My Clothing and Weather!	large pieces of paper markers glue magazine pictures of clothing variety of clothing thermometer large piece of plastic brown wrapping paper pencils scissors thick cardboard one large nail shoelaces or pieces of heavy waxed twine
Exploring Nature	None (project ideas are provided - coffee can, bird seed, string, paper towel roll, peanut butter, twigs, and items from nature)
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Dairy Provides for a BUTTER Future!	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Animal Science

Monday: Pets, Pets, Pets

Pet Study	paper pencil page with animal pictures
Create a Pet	newspaper shoe box paper rolls milk cartons yarn masking tape construction paper scissors glue other craft supplies
Sounds Around	pencils crayons paper paper or styrofoam cups scissors
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Animal Science	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Embryology

Chick Embryo Timeline	colored pencils, crayons, or markers 1 blank sheet of paper or 21 note cards (If using notecards then also need binder ring and hole punch tool)
Grocery Store Candling	1 dime 1 nickel 1 quarter phone-light or flashlight carton of eggs from the grocery store to observe
Watch Them Float!	6 Tablespoons of table salt 2 - tall 8 oz. clear drinking glasses 2 eggs purchased from the grocery store
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Be a Meat Scientist at Home	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Pigs

This Little Piggy Went to Market	paper (11"x17", if available) poster board crayons markers
This Little Piggy Stayed Home	marshmallows toothpicks crayons paper dry cereal raisins popcorn small baggies bowl measuring cups spoon optional: candy
This Little Piggy Had Some Fun	stuffed pig or other animal used water bottle, four amps from 20-oz. bottles modge podge or one part white glue mixed with water tissue paper foam brush crayons or markers glue and tape
Videos: How Pork is Raised and Nebraska Hogs Farm Tour	no supplies needed

Thursday: Cows

Where Milk Comes From	dish soap milk food coloring cotton swab cake pan
Milk to Ice Cream	1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 T. sugar 4 cups crushed ice 4 T. salt 2 quart sized bags 1 gallon sized freezer bag hand towel or gloves plastic spoon
My Cheeseburger Grew on a Farm	paper crayon markers
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Dairy Provides for a BUTTER Future!	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Creativity Counts

Monday: Smart Money

Money Discovery	pennies nickels dimes quarters half dollars dollar coins $1 bill magnifying glass
Wants vs Needs	construction paper glue markers scissors catalogs grocery store ads sticky notes
Savings	recycled container for piggy bank construction paper decorations for banks glue/tape/hot glue
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Budget Like a Boss	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Plentiful Patterns

Nature and Patterns	rocks pine cones wild flowers leaves sticks
Bracelet Making	fussy pipe cleaner pony beads
Paper Weaving	colored paper scissors rule or straight edge pencils cutting board craft knife tape
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Making Bean Bag Games	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Tasty Learning

My Five Senses!	mask template glue sticks scissors craft materials (such as felt, ribbons, pipe cleaners, and pom-poms) pretzels (or something salty) lemon or pickle (something sour) orange (something sweet) banana (something smooth) carrot (something crunchy different color apples (something colorful)
Strong Bones!	bones name sheet bones shapes (pre-cut) calcium-rich rood (pre-cut) popsicle sticks markers clue sticks one cup of low-fat milk one banana (cut into slices)
My Plate Bracelets!	guide for families handout pony beads (multi-colored) 7 small bowls 1 my plate handout chenille stems (pipe cleaner) two or three 9-in by 13-in shallow disposable trays sealable snack-size plastic bag display table
Nutrition Hunt	guide for families handout food groups count handout food groups handout tape dry erase crayons clean cloth display table

Thursday: Valuing Family

Thumb Print Family Tree	white cardstock or paper washable brown and green paint paper plates paper towels paintbrushes black or brown permanent markers wet wipes
Super Things About Us	markers crayons paper scissors tape
Look at My Family	cardstock or paper in assorted colors glue stick copies of family photos stickers other decorations
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Family History Discovery	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

STEMming Out!

Monday: Bubbled Up Fun

Bubbled Up Fun: Activity 1 Making Bubble Wands	small paper cups straws pipe cleaners yarn bubble solution plate/pie tin
Bubbled Up Fun: Activity 2 What is Surface Tension?	one penny eye dropper water paper towel
Bubbled Up Fun: Activity 3 Can You Blow a Bubble Inside a Bubble?	bubble solution straw plate/pie tin
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Solar Oven Cooking	Register to participate in Boredom Buster Challenge, held each Monday at 2pm CT/3pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state. Boredom Buster Challenge is geared for youth ages 8-18; however, younger youth may enjoy the activities, but will need assistance.

Tuesday: Butterfly Adventures

Butterfly Paper Plate	paper plate life cycle template printed and cut in a circle 1 small piece of green construction paper
Caterpillar Snack	toothpicks large or small marshmallows straight or twisted pretzels
Build a Beautiful Butterfly	5 pipe cleaners 1 clothespin 3 different colors of tissue paper each cut 4 inches wide, the length of the paper
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Germs, Germs, Everywhere!	Register to participate in Family Fun Night, held each Tuesday at 7pm CT/6pm MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.

Wednesday: Dinosaurs

Where Do You Hide a Dinosaur?	picture of T-Rex string masking tape chalk a yardstick or ruler
Dinosaur Fossil Fun	one cup salt one cup flour one teaspoon alum up to 3/4 cup water a large bowl a mixing spoon measuring cups (both wet and dry) measuring spoons a paper bag some items to make fossils from - such as bones, leaves, toy dinosaurs, or shells For the Application Activity: "slice and bake" cookie dough
Dinosaur: Sticks and Stones	small rocks leaves and twigs a nonbreakable lidded container or coffee can. For the Application Activity: carrots lettuce various fruits a knife box grater vegetable peeler
Diggin Up a Dinosaur!	chocolate instant pudding milk small cups spoons gummy dinosaurs a mixing bowl cooking sandwich crumbs (optional)

Thursday: Magical Music

The Art of Sound Waves	large bowl water rock or heavy object something that makes sound clear tape 9” x 12” construction paper decorating supplies (crayons, markers, glitter, etc.)
Composing Colorful Sounds	A copy of sheet music for each child 5 glass jars/cups (all the same size) water food coloring (4-5 colors) white paper crayons or markers a wooden stick
Moving with Music	A device with internet access empty water bottle with lid rice or dry beans
Live Virtually Guided Experience: Taste Mapping Sensor	Register to participate in Living Room Learning, held each Thursday at 10:30am CT/9:30am MT, to complete this activity LIVE with youth across the state.