Larimer County 4-H
Cloverbud Resource Kits

Cloverbud Resource Kits #1

Kit #1 - Bread and Jam for Francis (Be sure to ask for Large Book)
Contains: mirrors, magnifying glasses, cotton swabs, jump ropes, salt, sugar, coffee crystals, vinegar, packet of tongue diagrams, paper cups, measuring spoons, pencils, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Food Fun Bingo, page 87

Kit #2 - Dinosaurs!
Contains: 2 fossils, dinosaur types with red strings, stencils, paper, colored pencils, fact pack, toy dinosaurs, discussion questions, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Animal Life, page 43

Kit #3 - The Popcorn Book
Contains: popcorn, three fabric parachutes, 5 inflatable balls, 5 comet balls, 6 ping pong balls, zip lock bags, glue, dry tempera paint, book, laminated activity sheets, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Snack Attack, page 103
Seeds and Sprouts, page 215

Kit #4 - Cherries and Cherry Pits
Contains: rulers, seeds, magnifying lenses, discussion questions, tape measure, laminated leap and measure activity guide, tweezers, Bidemmi puppet, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Seeds and Sprouts, page 215

Kit #5 - The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush (ask for large laminated picture of wild flowers)
Contains: watercolor sets, paintbrushes, paper, laminated picture of wild flowers, discussion questions, laminated picture of Indian Paintbrush, jacks, Little Gopher puppet, book, laminated vocab word.
Relates to: Those Blooming Flowers, page 223Kit #6 - Draw Me A Star - Stars
Contains: Colored Markers, tissue paper, cotton balls, yarn, glue, star patterns, pom poms, sequins, feathers, scissors, paper punch, star mobile, saturn balls, discussion questions, scarves, CD, two books, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Astrolabe, page 231

Kit #7 - Everybody Needs a Rock - Rocks and Minerals
Contains: drop cloths, paint, rock balls, brushes, felt, glitter, eyes, yarn, glue, paint containers, coal display scissors, discussion questions, two books, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Geology

Kit # 8 - Corn is Maize and Corn- On and Off the Cob (Ask for large laminated poster of uses of corn)
Contains: discussion questions, laminated poster, ear of corn diagrams, glue, bags of grain, laminated poem, Ag in Classroom workbooks, comic books, resource book from National Corn Growers, book, laminated vocab word, crazy about corn educational kit.

Relates to: Plant Parts, page 207

Kit # 9 - Bugs
Contains: insect fact pack, glue, black, yellow, green and red pom poms, paper punches, wiggly eyes, felt, yellow ribbon, insect patterns, 4 sample bugs, bug instructions, instructions for making bee snack, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Entomology project

Kit # 10 - Hiawatha (recommended for 7 year old members)
Contains: laminated discussion questions, god's eye craft & example, felt, yarn, glue, wooden beads, black and red permanent markers, papoose example, papoose directions, instructions for Indian corn snack, popsicle sticks, male and female Native American puppets, book, laminated vocab word.

Kit #11 - Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Contains: stuffed animal, bubbles, 2 flannel blankets, stickers, yoyo, warm fuzzies instructions, chocolate kisses, sticky note pads, pencils, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Body Language, page 167 and The Faces You Make, page 163

Kit # 12 - The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Pressure
Contains: laminated discussion questions and procrastination game, procrastination cards, pet dish & food, paper plates, napkins & cups, plastic forks, knives and spoons, newspaper, timer, stress balls, punch balls, tape cassette of relaxing music, stop watch, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: time management and stress management

Kit #13 - The American Flag
Contains: laminated discussion questions, 12 small flags, large flag, marching CD, materials to make paper flags, glue, scissors, information on flag etiquette, Flag facts, star stickers, instructions for folding the flag, book, laminated vocab word, safety pin acticity (red, white, blue beads)

Relates to: The American Flag, page 187

Kit #14 - Making Choices
Contains: laminated instructions, clover class, apples class, pencils, reasons sheets, judging manual

Relates to: All 4-H projects, teaching decision making

Kit #15 - Me and My Place in Space
Contains: astronomy fact pack, balls of yarn for solar system sizes, coloring the planets sheets, glue, styrofoam balls, popsicle sticks, adhesive spray, glitter, icicles, scissors, colored pencils, crayons, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Astrolab, page 231

Kit # 16 - Blue Ribbon Henry
Contains: felt board, felt, laminated pictures from book, red ribbon, blue ribbon, scissors, footsie rings, instructions for footsie game, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: County fair and other competitive activities

Cloverbud Resource Kits #2

Kit # 17 - Arthur's Funny Money
Contains: puppet, discussion questions, answer sheet, packet of worksheets, coin stickers, calculators, licorice twists, coin wallets with play money, skimmer rings, play coins, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Smart Shopping, page 111

Kit # 18 - More M & M's Math
Contains: M&Ms, laminated leader's guide, laminated graphs for exercises, sidewalk chalk, plastic bags for M & Ms, book, modeling clay, number cookie cutters.

Relates to: learning math, food safety

Kit # 19 - The Berenstain Bears' Trouble With Money
Contains: discussion questions, gliders, balls and ball activity instructions, play money, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Smart Shopping, page 111

Kit # 20 - Winter On the Farm
Contains: 6 puppets, discussion questions, map of United States, stickers, felt board & pieces, instructions for felt board, bean bag toss board with dowel, 5 bean bags, sample magnets, instructions for magnets, supplies for magnets, glue, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Name the Animal, page 59
Care and Feeding of Large Animals, page 51-54

Kit # 21 - Mighty Spiders
Contains: 6 paddles, 3 spiders, ball of yarn, pom poms, pipe cleaners, glue, leader instructions, spider craft instructions, discussion questions, laminated vocab word, mighty spiders card game and instructions, book

Relates to: Entomology project

Kit # 22 - Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday
Contains: Spending & Saving song sheet, discussion questions, play money in bags, one eyed bear, candle, deck of cards, calculators, kick balls, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Smart Shopping, page 111

Kit #23 - Monster Bugs
Contains: leader guide, discussion questions, cups, straws, glitter, glue, popsicle sticks, feathers, toilet paper rolls, yarn, scissors, wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners, styrofoam balls, spider pick up game, book, laminated vocab, word.

Relates to: Entomology project

Kit #24 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Contains: board game, caterpillar/butterfly prop with all the food, butterfly diagrams, sand in containers, glue, sand painting instructions, butterfly toss instructions, yarn circles, Q-tips, sand painting sample, shuttle cocks, laminated vocab word, book.

Relates to: Entomology project

Kit # 25 - Alligators and Music
Contains: CD, CD program instructions, laminated instrument identification sheet, instrument graphics, puppet, 12 rhythm sticks, one cymbal with mallet, 1 sand blocks, 1 Guiro Tone block with mallet, 1 Chino Tone block with mallet, 2 cluster bells, 1 triangle with holder and striker, 2 jingle clogs, sculpey, 4 rolling tools, paint brushes, cookie cutter, paint, paint brushes, magnet strip, drop cloths, sample note & sculpey instructions, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Exploring Music and Sound, page 79

Kit # 26 - My Body
Contains: 4 Skeletons, instructions for Skeleton Spell, laminated words and blanks, markers, 6 stethoscopes, 2 anatomy aprons & felt body parts, instructions for anatomy aprons and stethoscope experiences, 2 bowling sets & instructions, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Science, Anatomy

Kit # 27 - Where the Wild Things Are
Contains: Wild Thing masks, paper punch, glue, yarn, felt, fabric paint, 2 ring toss games with instructions, discussion questions, felt paws & tails instructions, 2 drop cloths, aprons, book, laminated vocab words.

Relates to: Act it Out, page 83

Kit # 28 - Seed Song
Contains: Sunflower, petunia, pumpkin, popcorn, and tomato seeds, potting soil, pots, gloves, paint, stamps, brushes, stamp pads, popsicle sticks, paper, drop cloth, laminated song sheet, music tape, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Great Gardening, page 211

Kit # 29 - Pet Show
Contains: fish, dog, mouse, frog, cat and parrot puppets, blue ribbon, laminated discussion questions, checkerboard, beans, calculator, instructions for germ activity, charades activity, laminated germ growth chart, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Safe in the Kitchen, page 95, Care of a House Pet, page 47

Kit # 30 - Safety Counts
Contains: telephone, cell phone, brain mold, saucers in plastic bags, laminated bicycle helmet safety activity guide, laminated ABC's of Safety, laminated Ladder Rules, laminated 911 emergency activity, 17 laminated situation cards, laminated Top Ten Kitchen Rules, safety signs, tissue, stop sign cards, glue book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Safe in the Kitchen, page 95, Bike Rules, page 123, Staying Safe, page 199, Traffic Safety, page 203

 Cloverbud Resource Kits #3

Kit #31 - Ten Little Dinosaurs
Contains: Colored pencils, paper, dinosaur stencils, 8 wooden dinosaur puzzles, 3 bandanas, large laminated dinosaurs, dinosaur parts, laminated discussion questions, laminated activity sheet, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Animal Life, page 43 and
Name the Animal, page 59

Kit #32 - The Eye Book
Contains: puppet, laminated discussion questions, instructions for bunny target game, bunny body parts, metal brads, bunny sample, 10 eye balls, scissors, glue, pink pom poms, wiggly eyes, bunny target game with four balls, paper punch, laminated instructions for making paper bunny, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Anatomy and learning about self

Kit #33 - If You Give a Moose a Muffin
Contains: stuffed moose, six moose sock puppets, six watercolor sets, paper,
six water tubs, felt squares, buttons, yarn, plastic needles, laminated discussion questions, blueberry muffin mix, muffin tins, muffin liners, laminated activity sheet, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Puppets with Pizzazz, page 75, and
Food and Fitness, page 99

Kit #34 - Bruno the Tailor
Contains: dark brown felt, tan and red felt for nose & teeth, puppet patterns, Bruno puppet, red yarn, orange handled scissors, glue, pin cushion with pins, large eyed needles, wiggly eyes, thimbles, laminated puppet instructions, laminated discussion questions, book

Relates to: Sew Far, Sew Good, page 115 and
Clothes Care, page 119

Kit #35-Berenstain Bears On the Job
Contains: Laminated discussion questions, laminated activities sheet, "wanted" sheets, colored pencils, thirteen occupational puppets, 3 sets occupational memory game, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Careers Everywhere, page 191 and Careers and Me, page 195

Kit #36-I Wish I Had Duck Feet
Contains: Laminated discussion questions, laminated activity sheet, fish, elephant and duck puppets, sponge sheet, yellow tissue paper, wiggly eyes, duck parts patterns, clear plastic glasses, string, scissors, orange felt, glue, plastic eggs, pencils, duck sample for craft project, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: It's All in the Genes!, page 55

Kit #37 - Mighty Dinosaurs
Contains: Laminated discussion questions, laminated activity sheet, laminated build a saurus instructions, laminated vocab word, bean bags, 4 build a saurus puzzles, bean bag toss board and braces, goody bag, book

Relates to: Animal Life, page 43

Kit # 38 - The Tree That Grew to the Moon - Trees are Terrific
Contains: Drop cloths, toothbrushes, tempera paints, paint tubs, screens, construction paper, leaf patterns, laminated vocab word, discussion questions, two books, the green grass grew words.

Relates to: Trees are Terrific!, page 147

Kit #39 - The Garden That we Grew
Contains: potting soil, paper cups, plastic spoons, plastic plates, seeds, discussion questions, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Great Gardening, page 211

Kit #40 - Eating the Alphabet
Contains: game directions, upset the fruit basket directions, discussion questions, carpet squares, fruit and vegetable food models, laminated fruit and vegetable names, laminated/velcro fruit and vegetable names, book

Relates to: Food Fun Bingo, page 87 and Food and Fitness, page 99

Kit #41 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Contains: two cash registers, price sheets, grocery lists, plastic grocery models, discussion questions, dry erase marker, book

Relates to: Smart Shopping, page 111

Kit #42 - Stone Soup - Pretend Soup
Contains: Reading a Recipe sheet, cooking abbreviations game instructions, measuring exercise, discussion questions, pretend soup food preparations, cookie sheets, water containers, measuring cups, measuring spoons, liquid measuring cups, spatulas, Rice Krispies, food coloring, drop cloth, two books

Relates to: Outdoor Cookery, page 91

Kit #43 - Good Enough to Eat
Contains: food models, felt food guide pyramid & foods, discussion questions, bowling set, book

Relates to: Food Fun Bingo, page 87, Food and Fitness, page 99

Kit #44 - Have you Seen Birds?
Contains: Pine Cones, felt, buttons, markers, scissors, glue, laminated owl activity sheet, laminated Colorado State Bird sheet, laminated "Little Birds Fly" sheet, laminated discussion questions, laminated recipe idea, three books, bird fact pack, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Birds, pages 139-142

Kit #45 - Bears - Teddy Bear's Picnic
Contains: Glue, bear foam craft kits, stuffed animal, instructions for craft kits, laminated bear information, CD and going on a bear hunt instructions, discussion questions, laminated Honey Bear poem, laminated Teddy bear information, tape of Teddy Bear's Picnic, book, laminated vocab word.

Relates to: Kids for Wildlife, page 155-158

Kit #46 - Japan
Contains: Water color paints, smocks, colored pencils, chopsticks, cultural items-advertisement fan, sushi candy(do not eat) silk scarf, card, paper fan, Japanese calendar, paper ball; chow mein noodles, plastic cups, CD's, incense, origami book, paper and examples, 2 books, holding chopsticks activity/handout, Japanese numbers activity, laminated paper fans activity, laminated Learning about Japan sheet, laminated vocab word, book.

Relates to: Describing the World, pages 183-186

Kit # 47 - Cloverbud Physical Activities
Contains: Hop scotch pads, bubble making equipment, gunny sacks, golf set,
Velcro catchers & balls, inflatable elephants & ring toss game.

Kit #48 - Holidays
Contains: 4 books, Menorah, dreidle game and dreidles, laminated discussion questions, laminated Kwanza words, Kwanza mat craft: (black, green, red construction paper); New Years cracker craft: (toilet paper rolls, wrapping paper); Christmas tree craft kits, glue, scissors.

Kit #49 - I want to be the Reindeer -horse
Contains: Book, horseshoe game, horse fusion bead craft, discussion questions, horse color and marking descriptions.

Kit #50 - There was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly
Contains: Book, old woman puppet, discussion questions, fly facts, colored pencil, scissors, paper punch, brads, create a book packets, fly body parts, CD of song, and laminated pictures for song.

Kit #51 - Reaching for the Moon - aerospace

Kit #52 - All Aboard Airplanes & Tell Me Why Planes Have Wings

Kit #53 - Weather

Updated:  February 6, 2006
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