Third Thursdays Together Recordings

Each Third Thursday, we join together for content that supports our work with military-connected youth and families. From curriculum to use to trends in youth development, Third Thursdays are our learning environment. 
We are excited to sharing recordings of past Third Thursdays along with resources if applicable.
Mark your calendar to participate each month or schedule time to catch up with our recordings.
Recordings

​​ Emotional Wellness Curricula

Teaching young people how to identify emotions, build resilience, and know how to talk about mental health is a daunting task for youth development professionals, but it is vital to the health of our young people. According to the National Council on Wellbeing, Young people need to be educated on discussing their mental wellbeing and asking for help when needed. This new 4-H curriculum is perfect for starting those conversations with 8 to 12-year-olds. The project book helps you explore emotions, how to express them, and how to react to them positively.

Engaging Family Events


the Science House at NCSU North Carolina director Jason Painter explores best practices for family engagement events. Learn strategies to have children, youth, and adults engaged in a variety of activities that extend experience together. The Science House supports science exploration for all ages and has kits and resources available for Family Science events. 

​Learn, Grow Eat & Go -- Curricula for your Program

The Learn, Grow, Eat & Go curriculum, created by teachers, is a multifaceted gardening curriculum that is fun, academically rich, and research-baed. Through a linear set of lessons with hands-on activities, your group can establish a thriving, easy-creation, and maintenance garden. Our session demonstrates youth-led & maintained garden installations and more. During the session, you can take part in hands-on activities from the curriculum. Bring 1 square paper towel, school glue, carrot seeds, and a marker to follow along
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Focus on
​Facilitation

 Whether working with youth or adults, we all have the opportunity to add to the learning.  With a shift of the lens, we can take a simple craft to an example of teamwork, a discussion to a creation of deeper meaning. For our May Third Thursday we'll explore facilitation using the experiential learning process. We'll share strategies and approaches to take anything for a transition to an ongoing project to a more rewarding learning experience simply by how the facilitator (you) shifts the focus to the learner.  Our team has more than 60 years of experiences creating great experiences for adults and youth.  Dr. Harriett Edwards is the North Carolina 4-H Military Liaison and the PI for the CYFAR PDTA grant at NCSU. Jenny Jordan serves as the Navy 4-H Specialist. ​

Cloverbud Reading
​Adventures

April 2023
Research shows that children who are read just one book a day from birth to kindergarten results in them hearing almost 300,000 words by the time they start school. We also know that sometime books help us begin difficult conversations with children. Join Ohio Cloverbud Design Team members to explore Ohio’s Cloverbud Reading Adventures. These easy-to-use resources for Cloverbud volunteers help promote literacy by connecting Cloverbuds to a book and complementary activities. A collection of approximately 20 books is currently available as free downloads with more books being added. During this session, presenters will highlight the books Ada Twist Scientist, A Kid in a Medieval Castle and The Day the Crayons Came Home by sharing related elated activities. They will also talk about the importance of literacy. Presenters will also briefly discuss Ohio’s other Cloverbud Resources. Presenters include 
Dr. Scott D. Scheer, Rebecca Supinger, Rhonda Williams, and Christy Millhouse from The Ohio State University Extension.
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The Art of Engagement:
​Storytelling for Leaders

March 2023
Did you know people are 20 times more likely to remember a fact relayed in a story? When was the last time a presentation made you sit up and take notice? Did you also notice the use of Storytelling? It’s the most effective way to convey a message to any audience! Storytelling allows you to connect emotionally with your audience, makes persuading them more manageable, and is more likely to garner the desired results. This interactive virtual workshop will introduce the most vital emotional connection tool we have to use in person and via written communication. Participants will understand the primary components needed for a complete story, the different types of stories to tell, and where/when it is best to tell a story. Participants will also learn how to tie stories to content and strategies to ensure a stellar performance. Kerri Garbis , CEO & Founder of Ovation Communication is our session presenter. Kerri has trained hundreds of business professionals internationally on presentation skills, storytelling, etiquette, and emotional intelligence. Her enthusiasm, humor, and energy inspire multiple repeat-client engagements. ​​

Work Ready Life Skills Curriculum



​February 2023
Work Ready Life Skills teaches life skills people need to become qualified applicants for job openings around the country. The biggest skills gap for many first-time workers are problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. Purdue Extension developed Work Ready to teach the critical life skills our workforce needs to succeed in their first job. Join us in this webinar to learn how to implement the Work Ready Curriculum, the target audience, success stories, and ways the curriculum can be adapted for your needs. Presenter Biographies: Monica Nagele is the Health and Human Science Educator in Montgomery County, Indiana. She has worked with the Montgomery County Probation Department, JAG, and the Montgomery County Leadership Academy to teach youth and adults the necessary skills to enter the workforce. Courtney Stierwalt began her Purdue Extension career as a 4-H Youth Development Educator. Working at the county level for 6 years, she transitioned into the role of Indiana 4-H Animal Science -Extension Specialist. Courtney facilitates youth and volunteer initiatives focusing on animal health, animal well-being, animal ethics, and career development.

Ignite Your Super Powers

January 2023
What is your passion or purpose? When we share our passions through a positive youth development (PYD) experience, these are our secret superpowers as they ignite excitement in others. How do we help youth find their secret superpowers? We will discuss using the 4-H THRIVE model to guide military-connected youth through PYD experiences to identify their passion and develop critical life skills. Presenter Biographies: Dr. Candi Dierenfield serves as the 4-H State Specialized Agent, Volunteer Management, for the University of Florida. A Montana 4-H alum, Candi served as a member of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks 4-H faculty for more than fifteen years. During her time in Alaska, as the 4-H military liaison, she supported military-connected youth and families throughout the state.
Funding is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture,​ through a grant agreement with North Carolina State University.