Public Speaking
According to Education Week, having good oral communication skills is ranked at the top of lists of skills sought …
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Jackson County 4-H Clubs
Cloverbuds – Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 3:45–5 p.m. Explorers Club – Meets the 2nd and …
Jackson County 4-H Achievement Night Carnival! February 25, 2019
Join Jackson County 4-H for a fun-filled evening of carnival games, a slide show, and recognition. Learn all about …
Calling All 4-H Alumni (And Current 4-H Families)!
Calling all 4-H Alumni (and current 4-H families)! Join us at the Jackson County 4-H Achievement Night Carnival, Monday, …
Mountain Youth Talent Contests Qualifications, Rules, and Guidelines - 2017
Mountain Youth Talent Contests Qualifications, Rules, and Guidelines (Revised 3/2017) The purpose of the Mountain Youth Talent Contest is to discover, …
4-H Christmas Tree & Wreath Fundraiser
Buy a locally grown Christmas Tree, Wreath or Kissing Ball and help send a kid to camp! Trees cost $25 …
4-H News - Did You Make a to-Do List Today?
Did you make a To Do list today? I did. Most of us know that planning helps make our …
Leadership Grows Here! - 4-H Explorers Club
4-H Explores Club Get inspired to do great things through hands-on learning about leadership, commitment, travel, confidence and teamwork as …
Confidence Grows Here! - Join Cloverbuds Today
4-H Cloverbuds World Tour! Cloverbuds is for ages 5-8 and meets twice a month. This club is a hands-on learning …
Public Speaking
Public Speaking Public speaking is considered an important professional skill. Public speaking is also ranked as a high anxiety experience …
4-H Skills and History
4-H Skills and History Today’s children and youth need us to take action. The news is full of information about …
There Have Always Been Bullies
We hear a lot about bullying these days. Some may say “there’s always been bullies,” but it seems that …
Compassion Is an Important Life Skill
Compassion is defined by Webster’s dictionary as the “sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate …
Wow! Kale, Lettuce, Garlic, and Tomatoes!!
“Here’s kale, and lettuce, and here’s some tomatoes.” “What’s this one,” she asked? “That’s garlic.” Wow. Kids don’t always …
Jackson County 4-H'er Wins Competition at State 4-H Congress
Jackson County 4-H’er wins competition at State 4-H Congress A Jackson County 4-H’er received honors during State 4-H Congress, June …
Traditional Mountain Music Is Alive and Well in Jackson County
Traditional mountain music is alive and well in Jackson County and 4-H is helping to support it. Again this …
4-H Achievment Plans
We’re adding a fun new requirement for Jackson County 4-H membership beginning this year. All members are asked to …
The Natural World
For those of you who read my columns on a regular basis it will come as no surprise that …
4-H Has Been Around for Over 100 Years!
The 4-H organization has been around for over 100 years. That means a whole lot of learning experiences for …
Traditional Mountain Music Is Alive and Well in Jackson County
Traditional mountain music is alive and well in Jackson County and 4-H is helping to support it. Again this …
New Year Goals for Kids
New Year Goals for Kids “Would you tell me please which way I ought to walk from here?” “That depends a …
Homework
We are all teachers. Don’t leave it all up to the adults who are in the classroom. Your interest …
Multiple Intelligences
What does it mean to be smart? Many people believe it’s all about getting good grades and high test …