Clover Kids Toolbox

Scavenger Hunt

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Clover Kids members are in what grades?(Section A: General

Information)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Kindergarten through third

grade

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

The Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program recommends __ adult

volunteer(s) for every __ Clover Kids members. Why

is this ratio recommend?

(Section A: General Information)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

1 adult volunteer for every 6 Clover Kids - children gain more from educational activities- atmosphere conducive to practicing and developing social skills with both adults and other children.- makes using quality group management practices easier and consistent.- alleviates some of the stress out of leading a Clover Kids group

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

A Clover Kids Group must meet for a minimum of __

hours over the course of the 4-H year.

(Section A: General Information)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

6 hours

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Clover Kids Groups can be organized in many different ways. What are 3 possible

formats?

(Section A: General Information)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Before or After School Groups 4-H Club Sponsored Groups

Home School GroupsCommunity/Neighborhood

Groups Summer Groups

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

The overarching objective of the Iowa 4-H Clover Kids Program is to

create fun, supportive, cooperative, and developmentally appropriate

learning environments for culturally diverse children in K-3rd grade.

What will children learn/gain from being Clover Kids members?

(Section A: General Information)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

- Develop self-understanding and self-confidence- Experience achievement - Develop positive attitudes toward self, family, and community - Develop decision making skills - Experience the joy of learning - Engage in active learning situations that encourage mastery of age-appropriate physical/motor skills

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

What are the 4 basic development needs of

children?(Section B: Child Development)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

BelongingMastery

GenerosityIndependence

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Clover Kids activities need to be co____ not

co____. Why?(Section B: Child Development)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Cooperative not Competitive- Encourages the development of social skills - Affirms the child’s abilities and respects their individuality - Allows them to develop at their own pace. - Children need to feel emotionally and socially safe - Competition counteracts that safe feeling and inhibits social skill development

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Clover Kids programming used the E__ L__ M__. The simplified version has 3 steps: __, __, and __. The expanded version has 5

steps: __, __, __, __, and __.(Section B: Child Development)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Experiential Learning Model

3 steps: Do, Reflect, Apply5 steps: Experience,

Share, Process, Generalize, Apply

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

What are the 5 Life Skills that the Clover Kids Program focuses on

developing in Clover Kids members?

(Section B: Child Development)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Self UnderstandingSocial Interaction

Decision Making SkillsLearning to Learn

Mastering Physical Skills

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

What are common reasons why children

misbehave?(Section C: Developing Positive

Learning Environments and Group Management Strategies)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

- They aren’t getting their needs met.- They don’t know what is expected.- They haven’t learned what is appropriate in the given situation.- They forget what to do.

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Group Management is critical to the Clover Kids Program. What are 3

things a Clover Kids Leader can do to create a child friendly

environment that supports children’s positive behavior?

(Section C: Developing Positive Learning Environments and Group

Management Strategies)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Be preparedBe comfortableKeep a good “flow” Keep things hands-onMake it entertaining and funKeep a smile on your faceBe flexibleUse your voice to obtain attentionUse your physical presence strategicallyHave a system for getting attentionEncourage active adult participation

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

The I-CARE sequence is recommended as a way of

redirecting children’s behavior. What does I-CARE stand for?

(Section C: Developing Positive Learning Environments and Group

Management Strategies)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

I – InterruptC - Cool OffA – AffirmR – RedirectE - Educate

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Parent/care provide involvement is critical to the success of the Clover Kids Program. Identify two effective

ways to communicate with parents/care providers.

(Section D: Tools for Organizing Clover Kids Groups or Section C: Developing Positive Learning Environments and

Group Management Strategies)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Greet parentsPost a sign Send notes home Ask parents Have Clover Kids write or draw what they did Create paper bracelets Cut clippings Stickers

Be availableCreate a Clover Kids newsletterSend 4-H newsletters Learn the names of parents SmileTalk to parentsInvite

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Can Clover Kids members participate in county

fairs? Explain(Section B: Child Development)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Yes.

The fair experience needs to be:- non-competitive- focused on participation, not achievement- encourage group exhibits as well as individual exhibits - process-focused rather than product-centered - be physically, emotionally, and socially safe- no large animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, etc.

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

What animals are appropriate for Clover Kids members to non-

competitively exhibit at the county fair? Why?

(Section G: Safety)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Pets (cats, dogs, fish,

birds, rodents, etc.)Bucket/Bottle Calf

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

What resources are currently available for recruiting Clover Kids

members?(Section F: Recruitment)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Registration FormFlyer

Booth Exhibit Ideas

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Identify 3 possible field trip ideas for Clover Kids

Groups?(Section I: Field Trips and Community Service Ideas)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Answers will vary.

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Name two games that can be played with the Clover

Kids Groups and the games’ learning

objective(s)?

(Section J: Games and Activities)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Answers will vary.

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

What lesson plan topics are available via the Clover Kids website?

(Main Web Page)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

SoundsExploring FabricButterfliesAmazing WaterWater TensionPopcornApple PieOcean FunSolar System

Clowning AroundFun-tivitiesRockets Away Money SenseTrail MixPumpkinsEtc.

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

List two discussion topics addressed in the Clover

Kids Blog.(Main Web Page)

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

1 to 6 RatioSurviving ADHDLeader TrainingPower of QuestionShare your children’s day ideasInvolving parentsTransitioning Ideas60 Second Science SiteForce and Motion Experiments

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

What is the best Child/Youth Development

Program in the world?

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.

Clover Kids/4-H

Thank you for being a Clover

Kids Volunteer!!

Clover Kids:Where children experience the joy of learning in a

Supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment.