October 29, 2025/
A Taste of 4-H: A Fun Challenge for Third Graders
Third-grade students received a special visit from Shelby Zellers for an engaging introduction to the world of 4-H. The students learned about the wide variety of activities and hands-on projects they can get involved in through the organization. To give them a taste of the fun, they participated in a brain-teasing activity: trying to name a collection of different kitchen utensils. The challenge was met with laughter and deep concentration, as some of the more obscure tools proved to be quite tricky. It was a wonderful way to showcase how 4-H makes learning practical skills an exciting adventure.



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