First, thanks for taking the time to join our Quarter meeting on 4/9 as we strive to support each other in carrying out sound 4-H programming throughout the state. This post is packed full of links, attachments, and follow-up answers. This was shared with leadership via email on 4/9, but we are including here for future reference as needed.
Training Resources:
Attached is the UGA Extension Training Booklet for 2020. I noted the training’s that I felt would be applicable for staff. I will connect with the presenters to add your staff to the training, so send me a list of the training(s) your staff is interested in. Please share their names and emails too.
The 4-H Military Partnerships have prerecorded training linked to their website. Training sessions include Intersections of Resilience and vulnerability, REACH- Supporting Military families Through Research and Outreach, Reintegration Study, Youth Programs that Create Impact, Mobile Technology Labs, Be SMART with Youth, and 4-H Common Measures/Measuring Impact.
https://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/resources/webinars
The Month of the Military Child: As military communities across the United States and overseas continue to practice social distancing, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the Month of the Military Child! We are excited to launch a partnership effort across the Services, 4-H, and BGCA to celebrate military-connected youth through a #VirtualMOMC social media celebration! Throughout April, please join the celebration by promoting a virtual Month of the Military Child on social media using the hashtag #VirtualMOMC.
The Services, 4-H, and BGCA have pre-selected themed celebrations each Thursday for the remainder of April and we hope you’ll use the attached artwork to promote the virtual celebration through your social media platforms.
**ACTION PLAN**
April 9th (Launch Date) – Update your social media pages with the attached artwork (cover photos) with the quote, “As military communities across the United States and overseas continue to practice social distancing, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the Month of the Military Child! Throughout April, please join the celebration by posting photos to your social media platform of preference while using #VirtualMOMC”. Feel free to add your unit logo to the graphic. I included 3 layouts for your use.
April 9th (American Flag) – Post the attached artwork to social media with the quote, “Post a photo/video of the American Flag flying on in your community. #VirtualMOMC”
April 16th (Purple Wave) – Post the attached artwork to social media with the quote, “Today let’s start a #PurpleWave! Please post a photo to social media wearing your favorite purple attire! #VirtualMOMC”
April 23rd (MOMC Dance Content) – Post the attached artwork to social media with the quote, “Let’s have some fun! Share a video of your military child’s best dance move! Double points if a parent dances too! #VirtualMOMC”
April 30th (Front Porch Family) – Post the attached artwork to social media with the quote, “Post a photo of your #FrontPorchFamily as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child while practicing social distancing. #VirtualMOMC”
Upcoming Events:
State 4-H Council Promotion flyer and social media ad included. State 4-H Council is for raising 9th graders through current 12th-grade students. The event is on June 26-28, 2020.
4-H Military Camps: Check out the 4-H Military Camp website for more information. Also, attached to the email is a social media ad.
Military 4-H Programming Booklet:
This resource was shared with County 4-H faculty in March. I thought your staff could use this for professional development as well as the online training highlighted in the UGA Extension training book.
4-H Military Programs Blog:
Link to share with staff and families. Blog is sent out bi-weekly and includes resources, training reminders, upcoming events, and program ideas.
https://site.extension.uga.edu/military/
Garden Curriculum Resource:
UGA Extension is offering a training on Garden Earth Naturalist. The training will highlight the free, research-based curriculum. The online training is on 8/25/2020 form 10-12 AM. To review and start using the curriculum now download the lessons directly from the National Education Association website. Lessons are for kindergarten, second grade, fourth grade, sixth grade, and eighth grade. The focus of the lessons is more on the connection with science as opposed to managing a 4-H club garden.
https://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/61378.htm
UGA Extension has a program called Georgia Master Gardener Sprouts, which is kids ages 6-8. Popular children’s literature provides a base for each of the six sessions. Groups read a garden-related story aloud and explore the world of plants through hands-on horticulture, writing, games, and other fun activities. MG SPROUTS materials are available on the site as a PDF download. Counties throughout the state have adult and children Master Gardner Sprouts programs; however, the adult programs are more common. Depending on your plans 1-day program, afterschool garden club, and so forth there is room for partnerships with trained Master Garden volunteers and County Agriculture Agents.
Facebook Pages to Connect:
Provided below are some helpful 4-H Facebook pages. As discussed Local County, 4-H Programs and Georgia 4-H are providing great virtual resources. Feel free to like the pages and share the resources.
Virtual Resources:
Attached is the resource from across the US that are being used/created for this period of social distancing.
Healthy Living Resources Google Drive:
Included below is a link to a google drive that includes a training and curriculum resource for some 4-H healthy living curriculums.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FNQc6K_8Tg8OiR32vgIkfNOY5OsuUREU?usp=sharing