iThrive Resources

Junior and Teen Leaders enrolled in Leadership Projects across the state will have the opportunity to discover what it takes to set themselves on a trajectory toward achieving their full potential in life, or, in a word, thrive. Junior and Teen Leaders will have opportunities to practice and apply newly learned skills with other youth members.

4-H has created a set of leadership development tools based on Step-it-Up-2-Thrive concepts. These concepts and skills encapsulate many components of well-being – good health and positive demeanor, compassion for others, the ability to communicate, and skills to overcome challenges.

The iThrive Member Guide and the companion iChampion Adult Volunteer Leader Guide are now available. All of the activities in iThrive embrace the hands-on, inquiry-based model of learning for which 4-H is well-known.

iThrive Activity Instructions

Name Game
Rights and Responsibilities
4-H Safety Bingo
Personal Spark Shield
Experiment in Growing Connections
Traffic Jam
Cup Towers
Paper Towers
What's Your C
iThrive Crossword Puzzle

iThrive Video Links

Video: Adolescent Brain (iThrive, page 22)
Video: Carol Dweck: The Effect of Praise on Mindset (iThrive, page 22)
Article: Bright Spots (iThrive, page 27)