4-H Communications & Expressive ArtsPlan of Work

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Boone County CES

Title:
4-H Communications & Expressive Arts
MAP:
Life Skills and Diversity
Agents Involved:
Steve Conrad, Christy Eastwood
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Communications and Expressive Arts
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Agriculture
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Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky.  The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member and a leader.   Using age appropriate activities selected from the approved Kentucky 4-H Communication & Expressive Arts Curriculum, educators can maximize the ability of youth to develop their writing, reading and personal communication capacities.  This in turn creates a solid foundation for positive youth development (Jones, K. R. 2006) Research also shows a positive association between arts participation and a number of desirable academic and social outcomes, such as school grades, test scores, enrollment in post-secondary education, attainment of a bachelor’s degree, and higher levels of literacy and civic engagement. (Child Trends, 2012) Kentucky 4-H provides communication and expressive arts by engaging youth in hands-on educational experiences that inspire confidence and foster a love for the arts.  Programs and projects are offered in the areas of public speaking, visual arts, and performing arts.

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Success Stories

Art in Bloom

Author: Gina Ligon

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

Art in Bloom

Art in Bloom The Boone County 4-H Floral Design Club began in October 2021 with two volunteers interested in teaching children how to work with cut flowers.   The two volunteers are currently Master Gardener Volunteers that assist with growing a cut flower garden at the Boone County Nature Center Demonstration Gardens.As the club began, six participants showed and learned how to arrange flowers for the very first time.   Three months the club grew to fifteen participants, the volu

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