Illinois 4-H
4-H Volunteers
Positive Youth Development
The Positive Youth Development (PYD) Lesson Plans have been designed for use in a club/group setting to strengthen each of the eight critical elements.
Eight Critical Elements
A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult (Business)
A Welcoming/Inclusive Environment (Business)
A Physically and Psychologically Safe Environment (Business)
An Appropriately Structured Environment (Business)
Opportunities to Achieve Competency/Mastery (Business)
Opportunities for Self-determination (Business)
Opportunities to Value and Practice Service to Others (Business)
Active Participation in the Future (Business)
A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult (Seniors)
A Welcoming/Inclusive Environment (Seniors)
A Physically and Psychologically Safe Environment (Seniors)
An Appropriately Structured Environment (Seniors)
Opportunities to Achieve Competency/Mastery (Seniors)
Opportunities for Self-determination (Seniors)
Opportunities to Value and Practice Service to Others (Seniors)
Active Participation in the Future (Seniors)
A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult (Young Adults)
A Welcoming/Inclusive Environment (Young Adults)
A Physically and Psychologically Safe Environment (Young Adults)
An Appropriately Structured Environment (Young Adults)
Opportunities to Achieve Competency/Mastery (Young Adults)
Opportunities for Self-determination (Young Adults)
Opportunities to Value and Practice Service to Others (Young Adults)
Lesson Plans
Each lesson plan includes the following core sections:
- Background information to define the element.
- Assessment questions, created to help members and leaders identify the existence or absence of the element.
- Roll Call Suggestions that can be used in the month when the lesson is presented.
- Activities that can be used in the club/group setting to emphasize and strengthen the element.
- A Physically and Psychologically Safe Environment
- Nutrition
- A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult
- A Welcoming / Inclusive Environment
- Active Participation in the Future
- An Appropriately Structured Environment
- Opportunities for Self-determination
- Opportunities to Achieve Competency / Mastery
- Opportunity for Service to Others
A Physically and Psychologically Safe EnvironmentPYD Club Implementation Suggestions
A Physically and Psychologically Safe Environment
A Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult
A Welcoming/Inclusive Environment
Active Participation in the Future
An Appropriately Structured Environment
Opportunities for Self-determination
