At home enrichment

Are you a senior level 4-H member who loves to cook, sew, craft, and/or decorate/design spaces? Are you enrolled in Family and Consumer Science project areas? We have an opportunity for you! Though the state and national Family and Consumer Science Classic contests were cancelled this year, there is still an opportunity for you to share your knowledge through a virtual platform. Utah State 4-H is offering a virtual Family and Consumer Science Classic. The classic contests include the FCS Bowl, the FCS Skill-a-thon, FCS Presentations, Consumer Decision Making and Fashion Revue. Oregon is invited to “send” teams to participate in each of these events. Will our team include you? We hope so! The date is January 7-9, 2021. The cost is $40

Contact Lynette Black for more information and to express your interest in participating in this event. Registration open soon (October 15^th) and ends December 1 so don’t delay in contacting Lynette. She will put the teams together according to your interest.

4-H at Home provides critical learning resources for kids and teens while they're home from school during COVID-19.

Explore this page to receive hands-on, educational activities, including our latest 4-H at Home Activity Guide and Shop 4-H curriculum to help inspire young people to do, learn, and grow.

Check out these fun educational resources for families in the kitchen. Browse resources from topics including: Cooking Shows, Handwashing, Kids Activities, Kitchen Tools, Older Adults, Pantry Recipes, Physical Activity, and Storybooks.

This is a 2-page PDF, “Homeschooling Under Quarantine” resource that was produced by Division 15 (Educational Psychology) of the American Psychological Association. It summarizes several important principles and also provides numerous links to other resources. You can be confident that these recommendations are research-based.

Cornell University 4-H understands that COVID-19 is providing many challenges and everyone is missing both the learning and social aspects of 4-H and other Youth programs. They are posting virtual resources that can be used by individuals or for virtual group meetings and activities. Find resources and activities on wide range of topics including Beef, Dairy, Dog, Horses, Goats, Sheep, Poultry, Rabbits and more! As they find new resources, they will be updating this list, so check back regularly.

Every Friday starting March 27th, Extension Service Outdoor School will share a curated set of activities that you can use to engage students with the natural world while respecting 'Stay Home, Save Lives'.

Follow OSU Extension Service Outdoor School on Twitter (@OROutdoorschool) or Facebook (@OROutdoorschool), where we will be sharing nature observations, online explorations, and journaling prompts. You can also check our Educational Resources webpage, which we will update every Friday with the latest installment.

Oregon State Athletics is excited to announce new features for Jr. Beavs Kids Club members during this unprecedented time. Members will receive special engagement opportunities through the Learning Lodge, presented by Your Local Toyota Dealers, with OSU Athletics personnel through physical and mental activities.

Calling all middle school and high school teachers (grades 6-12)! We are moving our CSI online and we need your help to getting the word out to your students. We will be using a series of webinars to connect students LIVE with professionals working in marine science. Participants will be able to ask questions and engage with researchers from the comfort of their living room! Webinars are currently scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 and Wednesday April 29 at 4 pm. There may be more offerings, so stay tuned. The cost is FREE and pre-registration is required. More information about the presenters and registration is available on our Career Day Website.

Find resources and curriculum that help you bring meaningful STEM/CTE education into your online classrooms on the For Educators page of the Oregon Coast STEM Hub website. Check out the Live Events Calendar to see if there is a fun and engaging opportunities to share with your students. We are actively updating resources, so be sure to check back regularly.

Join Nebraska 4-H each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at 2pm CT/1pm MT to complete an activity from the comfort of your own home. Living Room Learning is targeted toward youth in grades 3-5 (along with their parents/caretakers!) and will provide a hands-on virtually guided activity where youth will learn more about healthy living, science, technology, and more! Each session, led by Nebraska Extension faculty/staff from across the state, will last approximately 30 minutes in length and will focus on a new activity that can be completed with materials found at home. Youth do not need to be current 4-H members to participate; Living Room Learning is a FREE program brought to you by Nebraska 4-H Youth Development. Not able to join? On-demand recordings will be made available following the live session. #NE4H #UNLExtension

Are you looking for fun and educational activities to keep your kids busy and engaged at home? Each week, 4‑H will be sharing four at-home learning resources from 4‑H programs across the country. Visit the links to learn more about the activity and check back every Monday for new ideas and hands-on, educational resources for all young people.

Fun and educational weekly magazine | Revista divertida y educativa semanal

Greetings, 4-H Families! This booklet is a gift from 4-H to you and your friends. In this booklet you will find activities to entertain the whole family. We encourage you to engage your children in these fun and educational recreational activities. We hope this will help our communities grow to be healthy and happy. On the back page you can find our contact information. Feel free to reach out to us!

¡Saludos, familias de 4-H! Este folleto es un regalo de 4-H para usted y sus amigos. En este folleto encontrará actividades para entretener a toda la familia. Lo alentamos a involucrar a sus hijos en estas divertidas y educativas actividades recreativas. Esperamos que esto ayude a nuestras comunidades a crecer saludables y felices. En la ultima página puede encontrar nuestra información de contacto. ¡No dude en comunicarse con nosotros!

This Latino Youth Outreach: Best Practices Toolkit published by National 4­H Council and the Latino Advisory Committee Members. It has best practices and input from 4-H and partners from all over the US.

Navigate social distancing and school closures with quality media and at-home learning opportunities for your kids. Also available: En español

Looking for something fun to do at home? AKC Trick Dog Titles are now being earned virtually! It’s easy, fun, and 4-H members are encouraged to participate!