Volume
35
Issue
4
Abstract
Many states today have 4-H programming for 5-to-8-year-olds, often called "Cloverbuds," "Cloverkids," or "4-H Prep." The need to develop clear, research-based information for use with Ohio's "Cloverbud" program led to the development of 10 fundamental parameters based upon preadolescents' needs as well as educational design research. The purpose of these parameters is to help 4-H Extension professionals make decisions regarding programming. They are consistent with the "K-3 Youth in 4-H: Guidelines for Programming" (National 5-8 Curriculum Task Force, 1991) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children's position statement on developmentally appropriate practice in the primary grades, serving 5-through 8-year-olds.
Recommended Citation
Scheer, S. D. (1997). Programming Parameters for 5-to-8-Year-Old Children in 4-H. The Journal of Extension, 35(4), Article 4. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol35/iss4/4
