The 2008 Curriculum is officially out and open to the public.

Use these candywrappers for fundraiser size candy.

Place 4-H promotional food tray liners in your school cafeteria or at local restaurants.

“What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence.

4-H Afterschool is a collaborative effort of the Cooperative Extension System – state land-grant universities, state and county governments and the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, United States Department of Agriculture – and National 4-H Council.

For elementary, middle and high school students. Summary of the Six Pillars of Character behavior expected of students in a school cafeteria.

"Play ball," the umpire calls out, and the game begins. The grade-schoolers are in their defensive positions on the field, the pitcher prepares to make the first pitch and the batter is ready. The young player dreads the possibility of getting out and letting his team down, but he dreads more the cutting remarks he may face, including those of his parents and coach

4-H Afterschool, through partnerships and collaborations, provides extraordinary learning opportunities to school-age youth in urban, suburban and rural communities.

Service-learning is a teaching strategy sweeping the nation that links community service to formal and informal education.

This lesson will help educators teach the basics of checking accounts.

Character Development Materials

Provides a link to the LSU AgCenter 4-H Character Education Materials order form.

A series of lessons designed to provide teaching activities that are fun as well as educational

Linda Hatcher was looking for a way to boost morale at the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. She found it through collaboration with the LSU AgCenter.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 5th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 4th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 8th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 6th grade level.

Lesson plans for Character Education on the 7th grade level.

Louisiana 4-H recommends schools across Louisiana teach the same character trait each month and integrate decision making into lessons and activities. These words are based on 4-H’s Principal’s Principles which are daily character lessons for use with morning announcements.

I'm Alone and Okay is a set of lesson plans designed to teach K-5th graders decision-making skills necessary when staying home alone.

The character and work ethics taught, advocated, enforced and modeled by school personnel set the standard for students at school, at work and as adults. Johnny Arceneaux, character education specialist for Louisiana 4-H, explains the critical role of the school environment.

A Vermilion Parish 4-H’er recently was recognized as the Louisiana winner of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, which honors young people for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.

To help educators and caregivers help youth cope with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the LSU AgCenter 4-H Youth Development program is reviewing and recommending curriculum materials that emphasize hands-on activities.