Welcome to Kids on the Grow

Kids on the Grow includes 44 child development activities on how youth grow and develop, how to care for themselves, their family and community. The revised materials contain five new activities called I Fit in My Family, Kids Klub 4 Mother’s Helper, Babysitting Kit, Reading Picnic and Swing to the Music. Nine enhanced activities in the Helpers Guide encourage youth to work with younger kids in after school programs, day care centers, summer day camps and more.

Print materials include:

• Step 1 - Growing On My Own…………………….07139
• Step 2 - Growing with Others…….……………….07140
• Step 3 - Growing in Communities ……………….07141
• Grow All Together – Helper’s Guide……………07142

Audience

4-H community clubs and project groups, after school programs, home schoolers and school enrichment

Child Development Project Outcomes

• Knowledge and understanding of human growth and development
• Introduction to self-care, sibling care and babysitting skills
• Exposure to careers related to child development
• Understanding critical issues related to developing healthy relationships and parenting skills.

Youth Life Skill Outcomes

Planning and organizing, critical thinking, concern for others, accepting differences, self-motivation, teamwork, leadership, personal safety and self-responsibility.