Empower your students to live healthier, happier lives! This training will give you all the tools you need to implement two hands-on, healthy living 4-H curricula in your youth programs. Trainings will include instruction, lunch for your staff, and 1 copy of each curriculum (Mindful Me, Health Rocks! Beginner, and Health Rocks! Intermediate). Option available to include the 10 different children's books that are part of the Mindful Me lessons.
Mindful Me
Our young people are facing mental health challenges at higher rates than ever before. However, teaching them to infuse mindfulness practices into their lives can give them helpful tools and strategies to cope with life's ups and downs. The 4-H Mindful Me curriculum is a great way to bring these skills to your program! Designed for young people ages 5-8, Mindful Me uses storybooks and hands-on practice to help young people develop emotion regulation, reduce stress, and increase self-awareness.
Health Rocks!
For over 20 years, Health Rocks! has been helping young people make healthier life choices. The interactive lessons and the power of youth/adult partnerships help instill in participants the confidence and communication skills necessary to develop internal strength to resist risky behaviors. Designed for grades 3-10, the wide array of lessons can target specific topics or be used holistically.
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 2pm
Location: Illinois Extension office, Peoria Branch (4810 N. Sheridan Road)
Cost: $200 with Mindful Me children's book set; $75 without children's book set (Please don't let the cost be a barrier! Funding support is available thanks to generous grants from the IL State 4-H Office.)
We ask participating organizations to complete implementation of the Health Rocks! programs by August 15, 2024 and assist with collection of evaluation data from youth. If you’re not able to implement the program until the fall, you are still welcome to attend the training - but please let us know as it impacts our grant reporting. Contact Judy Schmidt at schmid7@illinois.edu or Emily Schoenfelder at eschoe@illinois.edu with any questions or for funding support.
