4-H At Home | February



February 4-H At Home features a focus on Nutrition and Healthy Habits.  The weekly activities are designed to help youth gain an understanding of the role of good nutrition and a healthy mindset in their daily lives and help them learn to develop healthy habits themselves and their families.  

Additional information regarding 4-H Foods & Cooking opportunities can be found in the Family and Consumer Science programs tab.

This week take time to assess your current habits by completing a nutrition & healthy habits check up.  
  • Are you eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables?
  • Are you being active each day?
  • Are you limiting your "screen time"?
resource icon denoting a link Healthy Habits Check Up Activity

resource icon denoting a link Healthy Habits Goal Setting Activity

learn more icon denoting link Take the MyPlate.gov "What's on my plate" quiz

Apply what you have learned by completing the Healthy Habits Goal Setting activity and begin your journey to a healthy and nutritious life.
This week apply what you learned about your nutrition and habits last week by putting your goals into action.

resource icon denoting a link Get Moving Challenge

resource icon denoting a link  Screen Time Challenge

resource icon denoting a link  Healthy Eating Challenge 

learn more icon denoting link  Learn more about the food groups at MyPlate.gov

Track your progress and success in your Healthy Habits journal.
This week explore new recipes and foods as you strive to be active and eat nutritious meals.

resource icon denoting a link  Healthy Recipes

resource icon denoting a link  Healthy Menus and Meal Planning

resource icon denoting a link  Use the MyPlate app to set and track healthy goals.

learn more icon denoting link  Learn more with our Discover Curriculums (see adult resources)

Keep up with tracking your progress and success in your Healthy Habits journal.
You've got this!  Developing the habits of being a healthy and active individual is just around the corner!  Look back at how much you have learned and changed in the last three weeks.  

Ask yourself: "How am I feeling now compared to when I started?"
  • Do you have more energy?
  • Do you feel healthier?
  • Do you feel happier?
  • How many challenges have you completed? Are you physically active at least 30 minutes every day?
  • Are you using the MyPlate app?
  • What new foods or recipes have you tried? Do you have a favorite?
Describe your progress in your Healthy Habits journal.
Healthy Snacks Curriculum
Fitness Curriculum
Healthy Friendships Curriculum

Printable Activity Downloads

Try the Healthy Living Activity Guide or the Expressing Emotions Guide.

Suggested activity timeline:

  • Staying Healthy Starts with Food - Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • Don’t Worry Journal – Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • Your Daily Intention - Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • Breathe into Mindfulness - Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • Keeping it Positive | Affirmations - Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • 10-minute Stress Busters - Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • Fitness Dice - Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • Think before you Speak - Healthy Living Activity Guide
  • Family Yoga Session - Healthy Living Activity Guide

For older youth, grades 6-12 explore the “Expressing Emotions” activity guide to develop healthy ways to express your feelings and emotions, building resilience, and more!

To see the full activity guides please visit: https://4-h.org/about/4-h-at-home/