Individual 4-H member can enter one exhibit per class but is restricted to those exhibits designed for his or her grades.

 

Please reference the 4-H Military Partnership guide for Babysitting, updated in 2020.

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Class Number

 

Junior (Grades 3-7)

• Class 1. Baby Book: Any practical size, minimum of 5 pages covering at least 9-10 months of development. Includes photographs, drawings, mementos, and comments on developmental milestones. Must be clear that 4-H’er has contributed child development information to the book. Baby books prepared earlier by parents may not be entered unless 4-H’er reworks the information. Handwriting should be the youth preparing the exhibit, not an adult. Do not confuse it with class 5, Children’s Book. See Unit One, pages 13.
• Class 2. Puzzles Help Children Learn: (Any Size) Two (2) puzzles developmentally appropriate for children at two distinct ages and ability levels. Each puzzle must have its own storage box. Puzzles must be sturdy and covered so they can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Describe the child for whom each puzzle would be appropriate by giving the child’s ages, interest, and ability. Puzzles should be suitable for either boys or girls. Commercially made puzzles are not eligible. See Unit One, pages 13.
• Class 3. Child Care Poster: Must be 14” x 22” and must be permanently signed and dated on the back prior to lamination. Text of posters should be readable from at least 10 feet away. Choose one of these topics to develop poster. Behavior and Guidance - Include pictures & facts about child development. (See Unit One, pages 14-15 and No. 706); Safety Risks and Procedures - include common safety risks that a babysitter needs to be aware of and procedures to address the safety issue (See No. 575, pages 4-7, Unit 1, pages 16-17, Unit 2, pages 28-29; 4-H Army Child & Youth Services Babysitting Student Guide, pages 25-44); Ages and Stages of Development (No. 575, page 10, 4-H Army Child & Youth. Services babysitting Student Guide, pages 49-50).
• Class 4. Basic First Aid Kit: Create a basic first aid kit from scratch (not a purchased kit) that includes the basic supplies to take care of small accidents such as bumps, scrapes, stings, and sprains. Include an emergency contact list in the kit that includes but is not limited to: Emergency numbers for police, fire department, poison control, veterinarian, etc. Include a supply list and the cost to put the kit together. The kit should be in a container with a lid or zipper closure. Make sure it is a label on the kit that identifies it as a “First Aid Kit”. See 4-H Army Child & Youth Services Babysitting Student Guide, pages 37-41.

 

Senior (Grades 8-12)

• Class 4. Children’s Book: Written, illustrated, and constructed by 4-H’rs. May be written for a specific child with text relating to that child or for children of certain age ranges. Indicate appropriate ages range. Construction paper, computer printout, cloth or poster board may be used. Illustrations may be drawn, photographs, appliqués, magazine pictures or reassembled from other books. See No. 707, Books for Children. Do not confuse it with class 1, Baby Book.
• Class 5. Surprise Suitcase: Fill a suitcase with homemade or store-bought items you use while babysitting. This could include books, puzzles, games, play dough, balls, costumes, etc. Indicate appropriate age child to use each item. Include records of how children have responded to materials. Package in suitcase that can be taken to the home. See No. 722 Child Care Kit. May include commercial puzzles.
• Class 6. Create a Game: Create a board game or card game to teach a specific topic to a child. Examples might include but are not limited to: Hygiene practices, exercise and fitness, safety, etc. Game boards must be 14”X22” and must be permanently signed and dated on the back prior to lamination. Make sure to laminate game boards, cards or any pieces made of paper so that they are durable. Include written instructions of the rules of the game. Note in the instructions the age appropriateness of the game.