Family Studies
4-H members will learn about their own growth and development as well as that of others in the family studies project. Youth will learn about children of different ages and appropriate activities that help children grow and develop physically, socially, mentally and emotionally. Youth will learn about building family strengths to nurture children.
Project Leader
Katrina Elliott CEA 4H
620-429-3849
Links
Family & Consumer Science Judging
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
Consumer Skills
Ages 9-10
- Determine differences between needs and wants
- Develop a savings plan for a specific goal
- Practice comparison shopping
- Learn to make change
Ages 11-13
- Identify personal values
- Make a major purchase
- Understand peer pressure
- Learn to manage a checking account
Ages 14 and Older
- Recognize target advertising
- Identify consumer rights
- Learn the value of employment
Child Development
Ages 7-9
- Learn where they fit in the family
- Observe how people express emotions
- Know risks of internet use
Ages 10-13
- Learn to take care of self at home
- Identify characteristics of friends
- Learn socially accepted manners and customs
Ages 14 and Older
- Observe child behavior
- Understand effects of TV on children
- Create intergenerational community service projects
Family
Ages 7-8
- Learn behaviors that develop friendships
- Respect others and their belongings
- Understand need for family rules
Ages 9-11
- Express feelings in a positive way
- Learn to cope with change
- Know that family forms change
Ages 12-13
- Learn physical changes of adolescence
- Utilize the "Think-Feel-Do" cycle of stress
- Learn that choices have consequences
Ages 14 and Older
- Study effects of employment on family and lifestyle
- Evaluate best uses of credit cards
- Learn to use consensus and compromise
Project Materials
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.
Consumer Skills (FS100)
- Consumer Savvy - The Consumer in Me (ages 7-10)
- Financial Champions - Money FUNdamentals, (ages 7-9)
- Financial Champions - Money Moves, (ages 7-9)
- Reading Makes Cents (ages 10-12)
- Consumer Savvy - Consumer Wise (ages 11-13)
- Consumer Savvy - Consumer Roadmap (ages 14+)
Child Development (FS101)
Family (FS102)
- Kids on the Grow - Growing with Others (ages 11-13)
- Kids on the Grow - Growing in Communities (ages 14+)
General Family Studies Resources
Project Leader Resources
- Kansas 4-H Family Studies Project Leader Notebook
- Consumer Savvy Helper's Guide
- Child Development Helper's Guide
- Financial Champions Helper's Guide
Events and Activities
State 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Judging Contest
When: September
Where: Hutchinson, KS
Donor: Kansas State Fair, K-State Department of Human Ecology
Award: Educational trips, scholarships
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
Donor: Kansas 4-H Foundation Patron Sponsor Fund
State Level
Award: Medallion
Donor: Kansas 4-H Foundation Patron Sponsor Fund
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
Donor: Kansas 4-H Foundation Patron Sponsor Fund
