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4-H learning complements academic learning, building topic area skills along with important life skills such as responsiblity, leadership, and social skills.

Head

Independence

Managing
Resiliency
Keeping Records
Wise Use of Resources
Planning/Organizing
Goal Setting

Thinking
Service Learning
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Learning to Learn

Heart

Belonging

Caring
Nurturing Relationships
Sharing
Empathy
Concern for Others

Relating
Accepting Differences
Conflict Resolution
Social Skills
Cooperation
Communication

Hands

Generosity

Giving
Community Service Volunteering
Leadership
Responsible Citizenship
Contributions to Group Effort

Working
Marketable Skills
Teamwork
Self-motivation

Health

Mastery

Being
Self-esteem
Self-responsibility
Character
Managing Feelings
Self-discipline

Living
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Stress Management
Disease Prevention
Personal Safety

Visit Iowa 4-H for more information about Targeting Life Skills

 



4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

I Pledge

my Head to clearer thinking
my Heart to greater loyalty
my Hands to larger service
my Health to better living,
for my club, my community, my country and my world.